An Answermugger friend said he was dismissed from jury duty because he had actually experienced something similar to what the case was about. Is that fair? I know it is the job of ... moreAn Answermugger friend said he was dismissed from jury duty because he had actually experienced something similar to what the case was about. Is that fair? I know it is the job of a defense attorney to get his/her client off, guilty or not. But not allowing people to sit on juries who may have experienced something similar seems to me like stacking the deck. What do you think and why?
Here is the proof. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-parliament-passes-religious-vilification-laws-20160804-gqlagu.html FACT: Laws against vilifying individuals or group... moreHere is the proof. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-parliament-passes-religious-vilification-laws-20160804-gqlagu.html FACT: Laws against vilifying individuals or groups go against freedom of speech as vilification is not the same thing as a threat or incitement of violence.
That's why sow's ears do not make desirable silk purses. What kind of country will the United States be under the guidance of a president Trump? What we become will be based on his... moreThat's why sow's ears do not make desirable silk purses. What kind of country will the United States be under the guidance of a president Trump? What we become will be based on his quality of character, experience, talent, intelligence, tempperament, good judgment. Take a guess. What could it hurt?
