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Camarohusky
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Jury Nullification 2011-02-26 01:08:49 Reply

A guy in New York City was arrested for handing out brochures on the courthouse steps advocating for jury nullification.

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Aside from the pure insanity of this guys, what do you think? Are his First Amendment rights being trampled? Should he be allowed to pass out the pamphlets on the courthouse steps? Somewhere else?

What are your thoughts on jury nullification as a whole?

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Response to Jury Nullification 2011-02-26 01:36:39 Reply

Hmm. I don't know, maybe if Jury Duty wasn't forced, perhaps people could do it for a job when they're out of regular work.

Just a thought.

Also, I think he has every right to advocate for it, i'd say that definetly qualifies as both "Freedom of speech" and "Peaceful protest".

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Response to Jury Nullification 2011-02-26 02:06:42 Reply
At 2/26/11 01:08 AM, Camarohusky wrote:
What are your thoughts on jury nullification as a whole?

It reminds me of liberals whining about how stupid state's rights are, and that those types of people would bring back slavery...

...until the topic turns to Pot, then suddenly every state should legalize it against Federal Law!

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Response to Jury Nullification 2011-02-26 11:00:42 Reply
At 2/26/11 02:06 AM, Memorize wrote: It reminds me of liberals whining about how stupid state's rights are

How so?