Friday, December 19, 2003
Looks Like I Won't Have to Be Concerned with Being Selected as a Juror
Radley Balko provides some links to the latest “nannyisms.” I was interested in the article entitled “Trial Lawyers Question Jurors’ ‘Strong Religious Beliefs’." Reading the article, you’ll find that not only are they warning the moneygrubbers about individuals with strong religious beliefs but about individuals with "extreme attitudes about personal responsibility." They even have a term for this, "personal responsibility bias." Look for a law to corral this bias soon.
Here’s what happens if you accept personal responsibility and believe others should, if you are selected for a jury pool.
