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Yo_Mama

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27. Except for the one who is going to write the book

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 07:54 PM

Jul 2013

I'm not accusing her of this, but I think jurors should be banned from writing books and making any significant money off of the book after the trial, because I think it introduces a monetary incentive that can skew jury selection. The jury selection process is of paramount importance to the "justice" part of the system.

I realize there are other reasons why someone might skew their answers in hope of getting on a particular jury, but this is one that can be taken care of.

She has a free speech right to write the book and publish the book, but I would like to see most of the proceeds go to crime victim's fund or something of the sort.

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What is your opinion of the jurors in the Zimmerman case? [View all] Nye Bevan Jul 2013 OP

I think they had a reasonable doubt Gman Jul 2013 #1

Without the 'boy of color's' testimony, what could they do? leftstreet Jul 2013 #2

Again, I'm not sure that "boy of color" is so offensive. Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #4

She knows EXACTLY what is/isn't offensive leftstreet Jul 2013 #5

wait, what? Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #7

She KNOWS what isn't offensive. Chose not to use it n/t leftstreet Jul 2013 #11

Thanks for the clarification. n.t. Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #21

I think you're right. She was probably trying to avoid being offensive notadmblnd Jul 2013 #54

At least one of them is racist and stupid Bjorn Against Jul 2013 #3

I have to give them a bit of respect for even serving on that jury HolyMoley Jul 2013 #6

I hope they stay safe. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #12

Why would anyone retaliate? HolyMoley Jul 2013 #23

I can't believe the absolute hatred for these people. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #29

The 6 that served didn't ask to be there HolyMoley Jul 2013 #37

I don't doubt that you're right. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #40

Anyone, ANYONE HolyMoley Jul 2013 #45

Well...just look at them: Lizzie Poppet Jul 2013 #8

That made me guffaw. Apophis Jul 2013 #15

Which one is Paula Deen? n/t npk Jul 2013 #20

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #9

Oh? Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #14

The jurors appear to be incapable of putting themselves into the shoes of Treyvon's parents. JEB Jul 2013 #31

So.... are you advocating, or just wishing Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #33

Until people can put themselves in the shoes of Treyvon's parents JEB Jul 2013 #36

And people here? Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #42

Naw, every thing is hunky dory. JEB Jul 2013 #43

There will be a few people here glad to hear it. Fla_Democrat Jul 2013 #44

Being a juror pipi_k Jul 2013 #49

That is one SICK comment. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #18

The act of killing a child is sick. JEB Jul 2013 #38

That's pretty offensive. Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #19

What is offensive is a child has been shot dead and noone is held accountable. JEB Jul 2013 #22

That's pretty sick Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #30

What did Treyvon's parents do? JEB Jul 2013 #35

Shooting someone else's kids would somehow make that right? Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #39

I am relieved to hear that you think Treyvon's death is bad. JEB Jul 2013 #41

The prosecution put on a bad case. Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #69

I get what you are trying to say.... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #47

these 6 women sure didn't seem like the smartest folks around quinnox Jul 2013 #10

Racist and stupid. Apophis Jul 2013 #13

Wow...she did not do herself any good, did she? Evergreen Emerald Jul 2013 #17

I have to go with racist and stupid... TeeYiYi Jul 2013 #16

from this one- considering SYG when deciding- thinking it happened very late at night as if TM bettyellen Jul 2013 #24

apparently, to get an 'unbiased jury' , they had to chose the dumbest fuckers in the county. KG Jul 2013 #25

I heard one report that mentioned that when the jury came back into the courtroom, Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #26

That's what I thought.... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #48

I didn't see the interview. Was she speaking only for herself, Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #57

Except for the one who is going to write the book Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #27

Probably racist and stupid. RedCappedBandit Jul 2013 #28

Colored Boy and Riots JI7 Jul 2013 #32

at least that one is a RAcist Piece of Shit JI7 Jul 2013 #34

I don't have enough information to form an opinion at this point. JVS Jul 2013 #46

Based on B37 JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #50

Why do the other five need to come forward? NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #53

Because OP JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #55

You stated that the other five jurors need to come forward. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #58

No JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #59

i don't feel your words are threatening. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #62

If you say so JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #70

So stupid they don't know they are racist NoOneMan Jul 2013 #51

I have lived in the south for over 40 years. Believe it or not Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #61

Oh, I didn't mean to imply that NoOneMan Jul 2013 #65

Save for the one with a possible book deal, I try to have no opinion on the jurors themselves Scootaloo Jul 2013 #52

+1 JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #56

Racist and stupid dominated the jury room in the end. Kudos to the 3 who voted to convict DevonRex Jul 2013 #60

awesome people who did the right thing! Vattel Jul 2013 #63

Probably stupid, racist Republicans nt flamingdem Jul 2013 #64

They thought Zimmerman's story was credible killbotfactory Jul 2013 #66

The correct technical term is "dumber'n a bag o'hammers" n/t Benton D Struckcheon Jul 2013 #67

Generally confused and frustrated fadedrose Jul 2013 #68

I'm going to pass davidpdx Jul 2013 #71

After watching the B-37 interview, I have no doubt. RedCappedBandit Jul 2013 #72