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Re:Samsung/Apple Jury Foreman Shows He Doesn't Understand Pr... by bpatrianakos on Friday August 31, 2012 @06:11PM (#4461907)
I comppletely agree but my point was that since we can't have it both ways, a jury comprised of average citizens is preferable to a jury of elites no matter the profession or industry. I'm sure an expert jury would have made a far better decision but I'm in favor of the lesser of the two evils.
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Re:Samsung/Apple Jury Foreman Shows He Doesn't Understand Pr... by fakeer on Saturday September 01, 2012 @12:22AM (#4462644)
in favor of the lesser of the two evils

It can be (and is) extremely dangerous at times. Leave the billion dollar aside for some time. It can kill an innocent and set a culprit free, if that's the valid rationale of yours.

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