Hank » 24 Dec 2024, 9:42 pm » wrote: ↑
It is rather sickening don't you think ? We have multiple convicted mass murderers sitting on death row right for well over a decade.There are some who have been sitting on death row for an even longer period of time.
One time a few years ago, I was called in for jury duty. Turned out to not be a trial after all.
It was a hearing for a crazy **** that had set his house on fire with his family still inside. He had been institutionalized ever since... apparently years.
When asked by the judge, both his attending doctor and HE HIMSELF, said he could not be relied on to take his meds. He looked nuts too. I was voted to be the jury foreman and he tried to stare me down. He was not right to say the least.
Here's the rub: A woman during jury deliberation didn't want to vote against him (because she "knew" what those institutions are like). I had to remind her that we, as the jury, are not sending him anywhere. We are merely remanding him back to the care of his doctor (someone who knows the person).
She was going to let him go even after he said he couldn't be trusted (with meds or fire... his words).
As it turns out, the prosecutor (whatever he was) later told us all nutjobs get "a day in court" by law. Most just look at it as a nice little field trip and something to do for a day. This guy made no attempt at anything remotely explaining his progress or rationale or anything. Didn't care what happened; just wanted a car ride.
And some dumb twat almost let him go... I explained nicely what our job was and she voted with the rest of us to let the doctor take him back. Sheesh...
Our system is so **** afraid of being sensible, pragmatic, etc. The most obvious **** ignored sometimes.
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.