Do you agree or disagree with his statements?  Why or why not?  Interestingly, one study concluded that "jurors that are able to serve on lengthier trials are more likely to be unemployed or retired, female, or unmarried and are less likely to have a college education."  How does this affect the quality of the jury system in the United States?  Could it be time for paid professional jurors, or are there reasons not to institute that?

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Mark Twain once lamented that the jury system "puts a ban upon intelligence and honesty, and a premium upon ignorance, stupidity, and perjury."  He said, "I desire to tamper with jury law.  I wish to so alter it as to put a premium on intelligence and character, and close the jury box against idiots, blacklegs, and people who do not read newspapers."  Do you agree or disagree with his statements?  Why or why not?  Interestingly, one study concluded that "jurors that are able to serve on lengthier trials are more likely to be unemployed or retired, female, or unmarried and are less likely to have a college education."  How does this affect the quality of the jury system in the United States?  Could it be time for paid professional jurors, or are there reasons not to institute that?

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