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To: DeFault User
I heard the Russians several years ago came up with a good idea (I don't know if it was implemented): The Court would employ a psychologist who briefly interviews prospective jurors to determine if they are reasonably intelligent and capable of reaching a rational decision.

Our system does that. People determined to be reasonably intelligent and capable of reaching a rational decision are identified... and sent home.

189 posted on 04/30/2003 6:22:50 AM PDT by steve-b
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To: steve-b
People determined to be reasonably intelligent and capable of reaching a rational decision are identified... and sent home.

Anybody who is honest or sane is removed for the jury pool.

190 posted on 04/30/2003 6:27:06 AM PDT by friendly
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To: steve-b
LOL!

Exactly.
193 posted on 04/30/2003 6:55:39 AM PDT by headsonpikes
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To: steve-b; friendly
Our system does that. People determined to be reasonably intelligent and capable of reaching a rational decision are identified... and sent home.

Anybody who is honest or sane is removed for the jury pool.

Considering that my mother, mother-in-law and father-in-law all served on juries I find your blanket statements either terribly mis-informed or blatantly rude. Obviously some juries do radically stupid things and the jury process can be manipulated, but that certainly doesn't mean that all jurors are dishonest, insane, irrational or stupid.

197 posted on 04/30/2003 7:14:55 AM PDT by FourPeas
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