Reply #33: I am going to respectfully but vehemently disagree. [View All]

[Straight Shooter]

You had some terrible experiences as a juror, but that was specific to your case. I saw, in each case, 12 very dedicated people who sometimes gave up weeks of their personal life in order to apply justice. These people did their best with what was presented to them, they were dedicated, they listened attentively.

I have nothing but respect for someone who is willing to put themselves through the ordeal of sitting in a jury box with 11 strangers and eventually reaching a judgment which will seriously affect other people's lives. AFAIC, no one who sits on a jury is "stupid," because the law is a tricky thing, especially when it comes to defining terms of the law.

I did see 12 Angry Men and found it entertaining. Maybe one day they'll do a movie called 12 Angry Lawyers, and it will take place in chambers, with prosecution and defense lawyers arguing about what will be presented to the jury and what will not be.