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I always thought the purpose of a legal system (in the US) having a jury of your peers was that the law reflect changing societal attitudes. Law loses legitimac
by bko 11y ago
I always thought the purpose of a legal system (in the US) having a jury of your peers was that the law reflect changing societal attitudes. Law loses legitimacy when it's not reflective of the will of the people.
- caskance 11y agoYes, they should be in agreement. That doesn't say anything about which one should be in charge. With modern propaganda technology, it's possible to change the will of the people match the law whereas historically changing the law to match the will of the people was the only option.