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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I think a lot of people (particularly those working within it) lose sight of the function of our legal system. It is there to serve the best interests of We, the People. It has, unfortunately (in many cases) deteriorated into a system that only serves itself. The professional and career aspirations of those public servants working for us within that system often come ahead of the public interest. I simply cannot see how prosecuting this man will serve the public interest. He should not be indicted.
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And that's exactly why I believe a jury has three distinct duties;
1) Decide guilt or innocence.
2) Determine if the law is reasonable.
3) Determine if the law was applied appropriately.