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> On the other hand, we're supposed to be judged by a jury of our peers so, demographics aside, it's disturbing how often a person of color is convicted by a pr
by AndyKelley 11y ago
> On the other hand, we're supposed to be judged by a jury of our peers so, demographics aside, it's disturbing how often a person of color is convicted by a primarily white jury.
What the hell? Are you saying that people of color are automatically peers with each other because of their race?
peer: a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
- the_ancient 11y ago>peer: a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person. If that is your defination of a peer then it is likely this person was not judged by their peers... a "peer" to the government is any citizen living in the jurisdiction of the court forming the jury....