Questions: Society & Politics

I asked because somebody posted on another question of mine that they felt like people should just be quiet when they are treated unfairly and should not complain. What do you think?

This economy isn’t working for working people because it wasn’t designed to. It was designed so people likeTrump, his close inner circle, and the people with access to and influence over them can make as much money as they want. And remember, there is no such thing as too much unless it’s for the rest of us.

In the United States and many other countries, with few exceptions, a unanimous decision by the jury is required in criminal cases.

That is often difficult to get. MA vs Clancy trial is an example of that. As of 1 September 2026, that 12-person jury has deliberated for more than 19 hours without being able to reach a unanimous verdict. A hung jury is definitely not what the justice system wants. It may or may not result in a retrial, with potentially the same result.

Just think how difficult it is to get any group of people to agree on something, let alone 12 jurors in a high-profile complicated trial.

Is it time to consider changing the unanimous requirement for criminal trials?

Please vote in the poll, which lists some possible alternatives, assuming a typical 12-person jury.

Note that, in some civil cases, only a majority of the 6-person jury is required.