Hearing the news, reading true-crime books and watching
random true-crime shows, I find my faith in the American justice system
eroding. I understand that these things
are sensationalized, tailored to an audience in order to maximize
sales/ratings/etc. It’s info-tainment. But that doesn't mean juries aren't full of
people too easily swayed by emotional appeals and scare tactics. I think what worries me most is how readily
people look past a lack of conclusive evidence and still convict. And I've done jury duty. 'Beyond a reasonable doubt' means little to a
lot of folks. Here's hoping I never get
accused of a crime I didn't commit.
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