Reply #2: This study could have rippling effects into our justice system

[pnutchuck]

Beyond the irrationality of arguments on the DU against either RWers or each other, this study, if supported by others, could help to change our current court system. How many attorneys use slandering evidence to bias a jury for or against a defendent? How often does the media circus bias public opinion for televised trials, as in the Petersen case?

We here at the DU, at least it seems, already know that people who are biased for Bush cannot be swayed even in the face of overwhelming evidence. This is obvious. We also seem to understand the fact that the media plays a powerful role in creating this bias.

It's an interesting study, but in understanding that facts cannot sway people's bias, I think most of us, me anyways, just let loose of our frustration and vent.