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In reply to the discussion: Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all]consider_this
(2,203 posts)37. ignorance seems like what may get picked...
like you said:
it scares me to think how dumbed down a jury must be in the interests of eliminating bias
my thoughts exactly. I worry it is going to be folks that are clueless about current events, politics, etc, and I extrapolate that out to worry/assume the chosen will be dullards. Of course, I hope not, and that is probably just elitist of me to guess this might be what happens, but, alas - confession is good for the soul? Hopefully y'all won't shred me up here for this thought. I am self-aware that it sounds snobby or even dumb on my part to think this.
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No and there is no way I would ever be seated. Wonder if they can ask who a potential juror voted for.
efhmc
Apr 15
#4
They have access to your primary voting records, political donations and your social media.
LeftInTX
Apr 15
#12
Hypothetically, could the prosecutor use a clue by 4 to strike them? Like, really hard?
Hermit-The-Prog
Apr 15
#25
I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him,
Torchlight
Apr 15
#11
It will be tough to come up with 12 jurors that both sides believe will not be biased.
honest.abe
Apr 15
#21
I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent
getagrip_already
Apr 16
#64
While most of us like to think we could overcome our biases and examine the evidence fairly ...
eallen
Apr 15
#29
Yes, I feel very strongly that the rule of law supercedes political positions or beliefs.
patphil
Apr 15
#31