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I'm glad you finally responded to John Foote's comment about why this topic is an important issue. Attacking the messenger (OPB) is only a way of not answering the question. This topic is important to those who have been found guilty and not guilty, and to society in general.

I'm an attorney who has tried hundreds of cases. I have even tried cases against Mr. Foote when he was a deputy prosecutor in Multnomah County. The issues of cost and delay are non issues. Most juries take their responsibilities seriously. They want to come to a conclusion. Hung juries are rare.

I was especially impressed by the first caller. I also see jurors who are racially prejudiced, but do not or cannot admit it. I also believe that few jurors accept the law that accused persons are presumed innocent. A unanimous jury would offer some balance to those problems.

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