[Mr. K]

I think the current juror system is ridiculous. the constitution did not set it up this way so it can be changed easily.

I suggest we let people volunteer or apply to be jurors. We could even offer a living wage for a 3 or 6 month term of service.

Then out of this pool you are selected randomly for a trial.

I think the present system where they have jury 'selection' is utterly ridiculous and a waste of court time. AND I think it goes AGAINST the constitution, as people are 'selected' for a jury based on whether you believe they will form a bias in your favor- the opposite of what is intended by the constitution.

I am also in favor of 'sentence multiplier rule' whenever you are arrested and convicted of ANYTHING your sentece will be the minimum for that crime TIMES the number of times you have been convicted. (I think this is better then '3 strikes' where you can go to jail for life even if the third crime is only minor)

[GOP_Proud]

I say have paid juries...yeah...make it a profession. Make it well paid and requiring classes in basic law.

I'd apply.

[SedVictaCatoni]

I suggest we let people volunteer or apply to be jurors. We could even offer a living wage for a 3 or 6 month term of service.

This is a terrible idea. It would make absolutely certain that juries consisted of people with nothing better to do - who are not likely to be your "peers".

Thought experiment for all Freepers who live in an urban area: If jury duty were a form of welfare, what kind of jury do you think you would encounter if you were ever to go to court?