Terror Trials - would you serve on the jury?

[Wapiti]

Now that the alleged plotters are going to be tried in federal court, would you serve on the jury if called? Would you feel comfortable serving in a case of suspected terrorists?

Do you think the trials should occur in New York?

[reb]

not unless i was trapped into it by legality and circumstance. i disagree with the principle of trying enemy combatants in civilian courts. this is what should be done:

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i would agree with trying corporate heads, such as international businesses which put western outlets in middle eastern countries, in the same format. let the taliban set up the trials and conduct them. economic warfare is simply hidden aggression, whereas we can see the blood and gore from what the islamic terrorists are doing.

the fact that this was considered in the first place (and now acted upon) is complete evidence that civilians should be kept out of military affairs. al quaeda doesn't listen to their whiners 'on the left'; they chop their heads off.

people should have their society and culture without interference, instead of others creating these problems and then magnifying them.

[themuzicman]

I would definitely serve on the jury. This kind of thing requires people who are reflective, think critically, and can get past the emotions of the moment.

[Synamon]

I would definitely serve on the jury. This kind of thing requires people who are reflective, think critically, and can get past the emotions of the moment.
Anyone who wants to serve on this jury should automatically be disqualified.

[Warrior]

I wouldn't want to serve as I would prefer there be no more terrorism and no need for jurors to serve on cases like this. However, that isn't going to be the case, I think. If called, i would definitely serve.

I'm less concerned with the physical location of the trial and more concerned with the body conducting the trial. I do not think this is a civilian court issue. A military court is appropriate.

[Wapiti]

I'm less concerned with the physical location of the trial and more concerned with the body conducting the trial. I do not think this is a civilian court issue. A military court is appropriate.

Well, "White House spokesman Bill Burton, said “President Obama is still committed to trying Mohammed and four other terrorist detainees in federal court.” (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.)so no military tribunal at this point.

Anyone: Would you be eager and willing to serve on the jury for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed whether it's in New York or anywhere? Would you think your safety might be in danger in any way? Jury of peers question goes here.

[Necrosis]

Nope. I would get annoyed at the lack of critical thinking from the other 11 jurors. I guess that goes for any jury case though. But one of this magnitude no thanks.

They better not do this in NYC, getting around would be a hastle.

[Shauru]

This kind of thing requires people who are reflective, think critically, and can get past the emotions of the moment.

Thank you for the nomination. I shall do my best.

If called to do it I'd do it. Although it's not like I'd stand in line for hours trying to win my chance.

[SeaCzar]

I would do so only if in complete anonymity. The last thing I need is some terrorist gunning for me and my family because I served on such a jury.

[hubcap]

I too am of the opinion that this is not a matter for criminal court. This is a military matter, not a criminal one. The implications of this are far reaching and are already hampering our military's continued efforts at capturing terrorists.

So, NO, I wouldn't willingly serve.

[kepstein8888]

I'd rather not.

If I sincerely thought he wasn't guilty, I'd be in the horrible position of voting my conscience in the face of an angry mob...or perhaps several of them. I think I'd dig up Henry Fonda and ask him to go in my place.

[ya lyublyu tebya]

I don't think I could serve on a jury for so much as a civil land dispute. I'd be so paranoid that I'd get an innocent person in trouble or let a guilty person go.

...and that someone could come after me...

[Holiman]

I dont understand the thinking of calling this a military matter its not Obama is 100% correct on this one. I would gladly serve on the jury but I guess that disqualifies me. The concept of moving the trial out of new york as I read this morning makes me very sad. Americans should show no fear and since its the people that were attacked we should have the people judge them.

[hubcap]

I dont understand the thinking of calling this a military matter its not Obama is 100% correct on this one. I would gladly serve on the jury but I guess that disqualifies me. The concept of moving the trial out of new york as I read this morning makes me very sad. Americans should show no fear and since its the people that were attacked we should have the people judge them.
Who captured the terrorists? - The military.

Now, Obama is having them tried in a criminal court with all the protections granted by the US Constitution. Do you think the guy was read his Miranda rights? What do you think the chances are that the judge tells the govt to set this man free because he wasn't read his Miranda rights? Or because the suspect was tortured in order to get a confession?

[Paul Siraisi]

Now that the alleged plotters are going to be tried in federal court, would you serve on the jury if called? Would you feel comfortable serving in a case of suspected terrorists?

Sure. Why wouldn't I?

Do you think the trials should occur in New York?

Mike Bloomberg said it best:

"It would be great if the federal government could find a site that didn’t cost a billion dollars, which using downtown will."

[LaoTzu]

would you serve on the jury if called?
Would you feel comfortable serving in a case of suspected terrorists?
Do you think the trials should occur in New York?

I would.
I'd consider the possibility for reprisals, and It might be a little uncomfortable. Not to mention the pressure of having to find them guilty.... I'm not sure a fair trial is possible in the US. I'd rather see them in the Hague. But then you have the 'combatant' arguments...and what's ok in war... and.... yeah.... there's a lot to consider ...

I don't think the trials should occur in NY, but I don't think they should occur in the US either.
But it's about finding a guilty verdict, and trying to give some small amount of closure.


All said, it's a political exercise, and the verdict is not in doubt; but I still think it's necessary.