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To: Diamond
I can believe prostitution should be legal but, while it is illegal, decide that a prostitute broke the law engaging in prostitution."

Of course you can.
But under our political system you are not obligated to.
The Juror's discretion is absolute and final.

Isn't it odd that no jury has ever been jailed for "disobeying" the judge's instructions?

21 posted on 08/07/2002 10:53:39 AM PDT by Publius6961
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22 posted on 08/07/2002 11:09:15 AM PDT by Free the USA
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To: Publius6961
The Juror's discretion is absolute and final

I agree. I was just quoting someone else.

Cordially,

23 posted on 08/07/2002 11:16:12 AM PDT by Diamond
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