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Originally Posted by Kizzy
How feasible is it that 12 professionals will be available for every single trial?...
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Not very realistic but that doesn't mean it wouldnt be better.
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Come on TS get some perspective, and 12 peers whether they work at tesco or the chippy are perfectly capable of making a reasoned decision based on the facts, what kind of a society are you proposing that only doctors and psychologist are capable of making an informed decision based on evidence?
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There are many people in various jobs who are indeed capable. There are also many who lap up tabloid headlines and will be easily swayed by a lawyer's rhetoric. I'm not really interested in playing the "everyone in the world is actually intelligent and rational and how dare anyone suggest otherwise!" game. Some people are thick and easily lead, and they're
more likely to have low levels of education or be in menial jobs. Doesn't mean that ALL are, and doesn't mean that ALL doctors etc. are better equipped, but that's why I said "if there was some way to ensure impartiality"
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What could these people know that sam and greg don't? they are given the same information :/
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Oh come on. Are you suggesting that your hairdresser has the same capacity to evaluate the statements of victims / witnesses / accused as a trained mental health professional or sociologist? What a bizarre thought. Why does anyone bother getting any education at all? That's like asking what your doctor could possibly know that your next door neighbour doesn't because "after all, they have Google!"