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StarryNite

(9,457 posts) Mon Apr 15, 2024, 03:36 PM Apr 15

Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all]

Even though I loath him I truly believe I could be fair and listen to and take into account both sides.

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Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all] StarryNite Apr 15 OP

the evidence will speak clearly Tetrachloride Apr 15 #1

NOPE! Rebl2 Apr 16 #68

Same here. leftieNanner Apr 15 #2

On the contrary... Jirel Apr 15 #5

No.. agingdem Apr 16 #54

Most everyone could. Jirel Apr 15 #3

No and there is no way I would ever be seated. Wonder if they can ask who a potential juror voted for. efhmc Apr 15 #4

They have access to your primary voting records, political donations and your social media. LeftInTX Apr 15 #12

And the prosecutor will strike Republicans. former9thward Apr 15 #22

Exactly LeftInTX Apr 15 #24

Hypothetically, could the prosecutor use a clue by 4 to strike them? Like, really hard? Hermit-The-Prog Apr 15 #25

Absolutely Ohio Joe Apr 15 #6

I am not 100% sure that I could put all of my personal feelings aside. Chainfire Apr 15 #7

Yes, I could. Lunabell Apr 15 #8

Yes bdamomma Apr 16 #58

I think so. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 15 #9

I would listen to the facts pfitz59 Apr 15 #10

I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him, Torchlight Apr 15 #11

100% Johnny2X2X Apr 15 #13

What he said! ;) Chainfire Apr 16 #62

"I cannot respect anyone who uses baby shit as facial makeup" RainCaster Apr 15 #14

Could I be a fair and impartial juror for Trump? Absolutely. Xavier Breath Apr 15 #15

Sure, innocent until proven guilty. dem4decades Apr 15 #16

Yep. He's not worth undermining my principles. -misanthroptimist Apr 15 #17

No 0rganism Apr 15 #18

Yes, I think I could. Midnight Writer Apr 15 #19

Yes Kaleva Apr 15 #20

It will be tough to come up with 12 jurors that both sides believe will not be biased. honest.abe Apr 15 #21

Not a chance 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #23

No (nt) appmanga Apr 15 #26

I could, but my participation here on DU would likely DQ me and I would getagrip_already Apr 15 #27

Would they ask about du? ecstatic Apr 15 #44

I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent getagrip_already Apr 16 #64

Yes Progressive dog Apr 15 #28

While most of us like to think we could overcome our biases and examine the evidence fairly ... eallen Apr 15 #29

To answer your question: PCIntern Apr 15 #30

Yes, I feel very strongly that the rule of law supercedes political positions or beliefs. patphil Apr 15 #31

The basic facts are clear AncientOfDays Apr 15 #32

Nope Blue Idaho Apr 15 #33

Unless there's some shockingly new evidence... Think. Again. Apr 15 #34

No way. nt doc03 Apr 15 #35

But you wouldn't be picked MadameButterfly Apr 15 #36

ignorance seems like what may get picked... consider_this Apr 15 #37

I don't think you're elite or snobby MadameButterfly Apr 16 #48

Well said! consider_this Apr 16 #61

Nope. nt Baltimike Apr 15 #38

I hope so. Mz Pip Apr 15 #39

Absolutely. W_HAMILTON Apr 15 #40

Nope. BigmanPigman Apr 15 #41

I can listen to the evidence and weigh the facts. Emile Apr 15 #42

My vote would be guilty. ecstatic Apr 15 #43

My friend used to say tavernier Apr 15 #45

NO! liberalla Apr 16 #46

No n/t shanti Apr 16 #47

I think I could dsc Apr 16 #49

Absolutely of course. betsuni Apr 16 #50

Absolutely. Positively. Because ... * Oopsie Daisy Apr 16 #51

yes, because Justice matters !!!!! bdamomma Apr 16 #66

I don't think I could Bettie Apr 16 #52

Ironic OP question, can Cheato get a fair trial. bucolic_frolic Apr 16 #53

Someone who lived in a cave, on a remote island, cutoff from civilization... Omnipresent Apr 16 #55

I would like to believe I could. Conjuay Apr 16 #56

I wonder if I'd be disqualified True Dough Apr 16 #57

I come from a family of lawyers ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 16 #59

Yes. Buuuuut.... Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #60

Our real problem is exactly the opposite. Trump's best chance for a victory lies in a hung jury. Chainfire Apr 16 #63

Interesting question. LAS14 Apr 16 #65

I would like to say yes, but I'm not at all confident I could be. Fla Dem Apr 16 #67

Hell no Iris Apr 16 #69