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davidn3600

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11. There are studies that show men and women look at things differently

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 10:07 PM

Jul 2013

So yes, that's something to consider to. If a man was on that jury, perhaps he would have presented a different angle that the women didnt see.

Im not suggesting this verdict would be different. Im just saying that in general, juries are better when made up from different perspectives. This jury was made up of mainly white, middle class, women with the age slightly on the older side. So there doesn't seem like there was a whole lot of conflicting opinions.

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I think juries should have more than six people on them... [View all] Demoiselle Jul 2013 OP

And no way should it be 6 women quinnox Jul 2013 #1

You're right. Demoiselle Jul 2013 #4

Neat observations quinnox Jul 2013 #8

There are studies that show men and women look at things differently davidn3600 Jul 2013 #11

exactly, I agree completely quinnox Jul 2013 #13

How about 6 judges, instead of 6 bias, cluless citizens?? darkangel218 Jul 2013 #2

So just throw away a system that dates back to Magna Carta? Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #3

Jurors have been wrong way too many times. darkangel218 Jul 2013 #5

Do you realize how difficult it is to ammend the constitution? Travis_0004 Jul 2013 #7

Yeeps. darkangel218 Jul 2013 #10

Why have more jurors? TheLion Jul 2013 #6

So do I. Igel Jul 2013 #9

Amen treestar Jul 2013 #12