Did you know, in some places the jury is not allowed to ask what the verdict they reach means in terms of sentencing?

In other words, the jury is not allowed to know what the defendant's punishment may be. XD

A few centuries ago the colonies had a problem because of this. The death penalty was being imposed for so many crimes in some jurisdictions that juries just stopped convicting people, even if they believed the defendant was guilty, because they didn't want the death sentence being given for things like petty theft.

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Cierzo · M

I don't see anything wrong in this. The jury must just decide whether the defendant is guilty or innocent.

Personally I don't agree with the existence of juries.If I was to be judged, I would prefer a judge to do it.

Xuan12 · 31-35, M

@Cierzo Ah, you and your fascism. XD

Cierzo · M

@Xuan12 Ah, you and your labels when arguments fail.

Besides, a fascist would put jury (the 'people') over judges.

Xuan12 · 31-35, M

@Cierzo Couldn't swore you actually said you were a fascist earlier. At any rate, you're anti-democratic, so I understand you don't vote.

Cierzo · M

@Xuan12 I don't agree with democracy or believe there is true democracy today, but I live in the real world and see that some choices are less evil than others, so sometimes I vote.

Still I don't see any connection between fascism and your question.

Xuan12 · 31-35, M

@Cierzo Then you have chosen not to see.

Cierzo · M

@Xuan12 Which would be the 'fascist' answer to your question then?