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Chainfire

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7. I am not 100% sure that I could put all of my personal feelings aside.

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 03:46 PM

Apr 2024

That wouldn't be for just Trump, but in any trial. We bring our baggage to the court houses whether we admit it or not. Stranger In A Strange Land found away around that problem, when they trained "Fair Witnesses." from birth to only hear the facts and repeat only what they personally know to be true. Unfortunately we ain't there yet.

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Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all] StarryNite Apr 2024 OP

the evidence will speak clearly Tetrachloride Apr 2024 #1

NOPE! Rebl2 Apr 2024 #68

Same here. leftieNanner Apr 2024 #2

On the contrary... Jirel Apr 2024 #5

No.. agingdem Apr 2024 #54

Most everyone could. Jirel Apr 2024 #3

No and there is no way I would ever be seated. Wonder if they can ask who a potential juror voted for. efhmc Apr 2024 #4

They have access to your primary voting records, political donations and your social media. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #12

And the prosecutor will strike Republicans. former9thward Apr 2024 #22

Exactly LeftInTX Apr 2024 #24

Hypothetically, could the prosecutor use a clue by 4 to strike them? Like, really hard? Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2024 #25

Absolutely Ohio Joe Apr 2024 #6

I am not 100% sure that I could put all of my personal feelings aside. Chainfire Apr 2024 #7

Yes, I could. Lunabell Apr 2024 #8

Yes bdamomma Apr 2024 #58

I think so. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2024 #9

I would listen to the facts pfitz59 Apr 2024 #10

I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him, Torchlight Apr 2024 #11

100% Johnny2X2X Apr 2024 #13

What he said! ;) Chainfire Apr 2024 #62

"I cannot respect anyone who uses baby shit as facial makeup" RainCaster Apr 2024 #14

Could I be a fair and impartial juror for Trump? Absolutely. Xavier Breath Apr 2024 #15

Sure, innocent until proven guilty. dem4decades Apr 2024 #16

Yep. He's not worth undermining my principles. -misanthroptimist Apr 2024 #17

No 0rganism Apr 2024 #18

Yes, I think I could. Midnight Writer Apr 2024 #19

Yes Kaleva Apr 2024 #20

It will be tough to come up with 12 jurors that both sides believe will not be biased. honest.abe Apr 2024 #21

Not a chance 3catwoman3 Apr 2024 #23

No (nt) appmanga Apr 2024 #26

I could, but my participation here on DU would likely DQ me and I would getagrip_already Apr 2024 #27

Would they ask about du? ecstatic Apr 2024 #44

I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent getagrip_already Apr 2024 #64

Yes Progressive dog Apr 2024 #28

While most of us like to think we could overcome our biases and examine the evidence fairly ... eallen Apr 2024 #29

To answer your question: PCIntern Apr 2024 #30

Yes, I feel very strongly that the rule of law supercedes political positions or beliefs. patphil Apr 2024 #31

The basic facts are clear AncientOfDays Apr 2024 #32

Nope Blue Idaho Apr 2024 #33

Unless there's some shockingly new evidence... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #34

No way. nt doc03 Apr 2024 #35

But you wouldn't be picked MadameButterfly Apr 2024 #36

ignorance seems like what may get picked... consider_this Apr 2024 #37

I don't think you're elite or snobby MadameButterfly Apr 2024 #48

Well said! consider_this Apr 2024 #61

Nope. nt Baltimike Apr 2024 #38

I hope so. Mz Pip Apr 2024 #39

Absolutely. W_HAMILTON Apr 2024 #40

Nope. BigmanPigman Apr 2024 #41

I can listen to the evidence and weigh the facts. Emile Apr 2024 #42

My vote would be guilty. ecstatic Apr 2024 #43

My friend used to say tavernier Apr 2024 #45

NO! liberalla Apr 2024 #46

No n/t shanti Apr 2024 #47

I think I could dsc Apr 2024 #49

Absolutely of course. betsuni Apr 2024 #50

Absolutely. Positively. Because ... * Oopsie Daisy Apr 2024 #51

yes, because Justice matters !!!!! bdamomma Apr 2024 #66

I don't think I could Bettie Apr 2024 #52

Ironic OP question, can Cheato get a fair trial. bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #53

Someone who lived in a cave, on a remote island, cutoff from civilization... Omnipresent Apr 2024 #55

I would like to believe I could. Conjuay Apr 2024 #56

I wonder if I'd be disqualified True Dough Apr 2024 #57

I come from a family of lawyers ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 2024 #59

Yes. Buuuuut.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #60

Our real problem is exactly the opposite. Trump's best chance for a victory lies in a hung jury. Chainfire Apr 2024 #63

Interesting question. LAS14 Apr 2024 #65

I would like to say yes, but I'm not at all confident I could be. Fla Dem Apr 2024 #67

Hell no Iris Apr 2024 #69