Thoreau72
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If the justice system actually believes that average Americans have the mental capacity to sort through the complex details of a trial, and make sound decisions towards a verdict, then I do not see why any judge should put limitations on anyone's liberties outside of a courtroom.
The purpose of the jury is to allow citizen participation in government affairs, citizen oversight. Its purpose is to act as the conscience of the community and to administer justice. To separate right from wrong, and vote accordingly, to see that justice is done.