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eallen

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

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 04:45 PM

Apr 2024

Courts are quite correct to exclude jurors with biases. Given my various posts on Trump, I would be excluded from serving on any of his juries. With cause.

Which is no slight to me. I quite understand why courts work that way.

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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