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Chainfire

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31. What ever the jury decides is good enough for me.

Mon Nov 15, 2021, 06:36 PM

Nov 2021

Our system is not perfect, but it is the best thing going.

I have thought that he was guilty of murder from day one, and I believe that he should spend the rest of his life behind bars, (along with his Mother) but what I think doesn't matter.

What is more important than the individual on trial is that we can have incidents like that one occur and there be an open debate as to whether what he did was legal and justified. 20 years ago, the young man would have had no support except his family...

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Rittenhouse Poll, jury decision: guilty or not guilty??? [View all] USALiberal Nov 2021 OP

Guilty but gets off lightly. LakeArenal Nov 2021 #1

I'm not clear about the question. Goodheart Nov 2021 #2

Agreed BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2021 #4

Op is asking for the jury decision. So you'd vote not guilty. Takket Nov 2021 #22

What you said. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #35

Clarification: are you asking if we think he's guilty or if he's going to be found guilty? Downtown Hound Nov 2021 #3

I voted what I think will happen...not what I wish would happen. CincyDem Nov 2021 #5

I think he's guilty, PTWB Nov 2021 #6

My Guess-O-Meter is in the shop today. Torchlight Nov 2021 #7

I was sure OJ would be found guilty. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #36

I am another that thinks he is guilty but will doc03 Nov 2021 #8

He will be found not guilty and then he will be the poster-child of the right and gun-nuts. Doodley Nov 2021 #9

This will justify and ignite vigilante justice. AngryOldDem Nov 2021 #16

Um, guilty of what? brooklynite Nov 2021 #10

Use your imagination. nt USALiberal Nov 2021 #12

He will be found not guilty IMO. 🤔 nt Raine Nov 2021 #11

Rather stark wording in that poll AngryOldDem Nov 2021 #13

Should definitely be a mistrial Boydog Nov 2021 #14

Should definitely be a mistrial for about forty reasons Boydog Nov 2021 #15

I'm gonna say hung jury. Elessar Zappa Nov 2021 #17

Question is too vague nt sarisataka Nov 2021 #18

I am unclear about the question left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #19

I agree... bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #21

I don't think the little punk intended to kill anyone. bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #20

Unfortunately qazplm135 Nov 2021 #23

For all of those who had to go to "acronym finder", it's Beyond Reasonable Doubt. You're welcome. Firestorm49 Nov 2021 #24

Thought prosecution was very good, although defense gets its shot. Before would have voted acquit. Hoyt Nov 2021 #25

He's as guilty as Zimmerman and will serve the same amount of time. Runningdawg Nov 2021 #26

This TheRealNorth Nov 2021 #30

If found guilty, the appeal will be successful. fescuerescue Nov 2021 #27

Leaving emotion out of it..... Socal31 Nov 2021 #28

If I were on the jury I would vote guilty Meowmee Nov 2021 #29

What ever the jury decides is good enough for me. Chainfire Nov 2021 #31

Not guilty MustLoveBeagles Nov 2021 #32

I'm shocked that the plurality think he'll be found guilty Polybius Nov 2021 #33

I'm not clear on the jury instructions. Hoping guilty at least on some counts. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #34

I hope he is locked up!! Nt USALiberal Nov 2021 #37

Why do people vote in polls how they HOPE the results will turn out? Polybius Nov 2021 #38

I was pretty certain that he won't get convicted (except for the gun charge) Hav Nov 2021 #39

I think there's a chance Rittenhouse will be convicted on one or more of the lesser charges. Kaleva Nov 2021 #40

Of all charges? Some? Or of one or more lesser charges? Kaleva Nov 2021 #41