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O.J. Simpson Jury is All White: Is this racism in the court house?

Mr. T 2008/09/12 21:13:33
Purposely having an all white jury is racist.
No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
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An all white jury was sworn in for O.J. Simpson's trial on kidnapping and robbery charges. Originally, the defense lawyers rallied to get two black women on the panel of judges, but were shot down. David Roger, the District Attorney who wouldn't allow the female, African American judges on the panel said his reasons were not race related. Roger said that the two had very strong religious views, and the prosecutor thought they may be more inclined to forgive Simpson for his crimes. In 1995, the acquittal on Simpson's murder charges were from a predominantly black jury. Whether the race of the jury has any real correlation, there is no scientific proof.
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  • Ulaa 2008/12/06 19:23:32
    Purposely having an all white jury is racist.
    Ulaa
    +1
    It is obvious OJ Simpson verdict is pure hate and race related
  • Miyako 2008/11/11 03:45:55
  • n@N33 2008/09/17 21:25:16
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    n@N33
    +1
    stop with all tha racist stuff dang white people
    cant help that there white an r jury for a african american
    dang color doesnt matter
  • mc27 2008/09/17 21:11:24
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    mc27
    +1
    O.J.'s Lawyers also helped choose the jury, so i guess they might be racist too. Screw O.J.
  • Jaybird 2008/09/17 19:45:26
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Jaybird
    +1
    If OJ's first Jury got it right we would need this one.
  • Joe 2008/09/15 20:42:20
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Joe
    +1
    Probably going to let him off. The neighborhood cat only has nine lives, OJ has at least 10.
  • Dedee 2008/09/15 15:05:47
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Dedee
    +1
    absolutely ridicilious. Are there no blacks or other minority rases in Las Vegas? I think there should be no all white or all black jury. I believe the jury should have been made up to include all races, not only in the OJ (dumb ass) cass, but all cases.
  • maria 2008/09/14 20:31:33
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    maria
    +1
    hi is a criminal
  • Ragweed 2008/09/14 20:02:25
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Ragweed
    +1
    Just a buch of citizens who didn't want jury duty but got it anyway.
  • Karensue322 2008/09/14 16:50:05
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Karensue322
    +2
    An all white jury is not racist for the trial of OJ. I am getting tired of using the race card as an excuse for anything. Let the trial begin, and let the jury decide if he is guilty or not. Look at the facts, seems as tho they overlooked the facts at his last trial.
  • concerned 2008/09/14 15:26:28
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    concerned
    +3
    is just fine ..becasue O.J should not have placed himself ..in this problem ... and so now what happens happens ...because he was free ....
  • Ms.NY 2008/09/14 14:23:19 (edited)
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Ms.NY
    +3
    Actually Nevada's population is more white then black, so i guess they would come up with all white jurors.
  • The Truth 2008/09/14 10:09:45 (edited)
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    The Truth
    +4
    You're judged by a jury of your peers. Since most of his friends are white and all of his girlfriends are white I would say the jury is about right.
  • Smoking... The Truth 2008/09/14 22:42:19
    Smoking Gunn
    +1
    Good One... lol
  • Anouser 2008/09/14 09:38:14
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Anouser
    +3
    Had OJ had been a normal middle or lower class black person...he would of been behind bars eons ago.
  • Smoking Gunn 2008/09/14 09:03:36 (edited)
    Purposely having an all white jury is racist.
    Smoking Gunn
    +3
    Let me tell you something.... This Guy got away with MURDER...HE Couldnt Keep His BIG MOUTH SHUT.. He put himself in this positon... SORRY DUDE.... purposely white jury racist guy murder mouth shut positon dude
  • tarkeg 2008/09/14 08:51:07
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    tarkeg
    +1
    i don't know if it's racist but it sure ain't right.
  • Sarah 2008/09/14 07:42:52
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Sarah
    +2
    not racist. Now if they were all KKK members... that would be different.
  • 'Paco' 2008/09/14 03:30:56
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    'Paco'
    +3
    You get 12 americans that are not felons, not criminals as your jury. What difference does color make unless you are racist ? What is wrong with white people ? I think I can be as good of a juror as a african american. ! jury difference color racist wrong white people juror african american
  • Marlayna 2008/09/14 02:31:49
  • tracie 'American patriot" 2008/09/14 02:01:26 (edited)
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    tracie 'American patriot"
    +2
    He deseved to hang the first time .. so who cares.. hell his wife was white he should not be able to pull the race card. lol
  • Gramma1945 2008/09/14 01:39:21
  • Scarlett48 2008/09/14 01:19:43
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Scarlett48
    +1
    Making sure he does not get off this time. It's time the jerk goes to jail. He thinks he can do anything and get away with it (which he has so far) so maybe this time he won't. Whether he was black or white I would feel the same way. If he was white and had an all black jury I would say the same thing. As they say you do the crime you do the time. Time he does just that.
  • Beeman 2008/09/14 01:13:26
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Beeman
    +2
    They are American thats good enough...unless your a racist and if you are remember he had a white wife.
  • Brooks 2008/09/14 00:48:47
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Brooks
    +1
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is consisting of only those not smart enough to get out of jury duty.
  • Rosemary 2008/09/13 23:57:51
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Rosemary
    +3
    This is something that bothered me at the original OJ trial (where he got away with murder) and apparently it's happening again: Bringing up the man's race. He got off because his lawyer, Johnny Cochrane, used it as a defense. How ludicrous - OJ's ex-wife was white!
    Now, if OJ is found guilty (which God grant!) and is sentenced to LIFE in prison, his defense will use race, saying it was an all-white jury.
    Guys, you can't have it both ways --- you can't demand absolute, color-blind equality and then, when it's given to you, cry RACISM when it doesn't go your way, whether that "it" is admission into college or a fighting for your freedom after committing a crime. It's either one or the other, not both.
    In OJ's case, I don't care what color he is --- he killed his ex-wife and her companion. He got away with it not because of race but because he was told NOT to take his arthritis medication the day before the infamous trying on of the gloves. The gloves didn't fit NOT because they weren't his but because his hands were swollen so m uch he couldn't have fit into boxing gloves. And since he was acquitted, he can never be tried again. And 2 people who were murdered by this savage will never get true justice.
    If he's found guilty of this new crime, he'll do time (a LOT of time, I hope) and those o...'''''
    This is something that bothered me at the original OJ trial (where he got away with murder) and apparently it's happening again: Bringing up the man's race. He got off because his lawyer, Johnny Cochrane, used it as a defense. How ludicrous - OJ's ex-wife was white!
    Now, if OJ is found guilty (which God grant!) and is sentenced to LIFE in prison, his defense will use race, saying it was an all-white jury.
    Guys, you can't have it both ways --- you can't demand absolute, color-blind equality and then, when it's given to you, cry RACISM when it doesn't go your way, whether that "it" is admission into college or a fighting for your freedom after committing a crime. It's either one or the other, not both.
    In OJ's case, I don't care what color he is --- he killed his ex-wife and her companion. He got away with it not because of race but because he was told NOT to take his arthritis medication the day before the infamous trying on of the gloves. The gloves didn't fit NOT because they weren't his but because his hands were swollen so m uch he couldn't have fit into boxing gloves. And since he was acquitted, he can never be tried again. And 2 people who were murdered by this savage will never get true justice.
    If he's found guilty of this new crime, he'll do time (a LOT of time, I hope) and those of us who KNOW he was guilty of the murder, will feel that, at last, there's a bit of justice. I don't care if this guy was the greatest football player of all time - he should not have gotten special treatment in 1995 and he shouldn't get it now. OJ, what's your number? No, not 32. It'll be the number on the left side of your PRISON UNIFORM!
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  • Scarlett48 Rosemary 2008/09/14 01:23:29
    Scarlett48
    Could not have said it better myself.
  • vigeoman 2008/09/13 23:57:04
  • lfc 2008/09/13 23:40:30
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    lfc
    +1
    Karma ...
  • Brutus D. is Tea'd Off! 2008/09/13 23:34:22
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Brutus D. is Tea'd Off!
    +2
    Just the luck of the draw. It could go both ways for him with this. If the jury feels "white guilt" they may acquit him. On the other hand, if they are a bunch of KKK members without the hoods he's in a lot of trouble. Then again maybe the judicial system will work and they will judge him on the evidence at hand. I tend to believe the latter.
  • greenwoodtree 2008/09/13 22:27:42
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    greenwoodtree
    +4
    He had a black jury when he was on trial for murdering two people and they didn't complain about that. So why is a white jury a problem?
  • MIR 2008/09/13 22:04:57
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    MIR
    +3
    Pay back is a B!?*H
  • Maggy 2008/09/13 21:15:38
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Maggy
    +3
    That is stupid. People are selected randomly to serve on a jury. Therefore, when the jury selection notice is sent out, who knows if the person being summoned is black or while - unless some Liberal who wanted to start some controversy somehow checked and only sent notices to whilte people?
  • 1sbwa 2008/09/13 18:39:14
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    1sbwa
    +2
    He never does anything wrong. Should be running for DEM Party President.
  • Covingtonfox 2008/09/13 18:13:50
    O.J. Simpson's all-white jury is...
    Covingtonfox
    +6
    No more racist than the jury that acquited him of murder!
  • Axl Snaks 2008/09/13 16:05:54
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Axl Snaks
    +3
    People are low, it's not always about race.
    It only is when people, like the media, MAKE it about race.
  • Lissa 2008/09/13 16:03:46
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    Lissa
    +2
    Karma is a _itch!
  • dj~Love God, family, and co... 2008/09/13 14:01:04 (edited)
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    dj~Love God, family, and country!
    +4
    His team of lawyers had just has many votes to seat jurors as the D.A.'s office did. If they did not want an all white jury, they should have spoken up and said so. Both teams of lawyers review and question every juror. Every juror is given a questionaire in a trial of this nauture. This is such a high profile case, due to the nature of who O.J. is these jurors were surely run through the mill before 12 jurors were seated and two alternates were picked. Both sides had equal opportunity to say yea or nay on each juror. Both sides picked the jury they thought was best for O.J.'s defense. If the jury comes back with an innocent verdict, then O.J.'s defense team will think it was a wonderful defense strategy. If the jury returns a guilty verdict, then one of their arguments for an appeal will, of course, be that he had an all whilte jury. It's a game they all play. O.J. has been guilty of murder for years. Luckily, his DNA evidence was not admissable in his murder trial. He now thinks he can get away with anything. If you watch Fox cable news network, they think he is going to get away with this one, white jury or no white jury, so I don't really think this is relevant!
    Do you not think that an "all white jury" is capable of making an unbiased decision when it comes to judging O.J.? Do ...''""'
    His team of lawyers had just has many votes to seat jurors as the D.A.'s office did. If they did not want an all white jury, they should have spoken up and said so. Both teams of lawyers review and question every juror. Every juror is given a questionaire in a trial of this nauture. This is such a high profile case, due to the nature of who O.J. is these jurors were surely run through the mill before 12 jurors were seated and two alternates were picked. Both sides had equal opportunity to say yea or nay on each juror. Both sides picked the jury they thought was best for O.J.'s defense. If the jury comes back with an innocent verdict, then O.J.'s defense team will think it was a wonderful defense strategy. If the jury returns a guilty verdict, then one of their arguments for an appeal will, of course, be that he had an all whilte jury. It's a game they all play. O.J. has been guilty of murder for years. Luckily, his DNA evidence was not admissable in his murder trial. He now thinks he can get away with anything. If you watch Fox cable news network, they think he is going to get away with this one, white jury or no white jury, so I don't really think this is relevant!
    Do you not think that an "all white jury" is capable of making an unbiased decision when it comes to judging O.J.? Do you not think that they are capable of looking at the crime and not the color of the man? Why does EVERYTHING have to come down to the color of one's skin??? When he was a football hero everyone loved O.J. no matter the color of his skin, why can't he be judged accordingly? America has become obsessed with asking these "race" questions. Why does this have to be a racial issue? Why do you not think he can be judged according to the crime he committed? It's no wonder racism never dies in America!
    I am just wondering what his defense will be when he stands before his Maker. He will be a weak man then. God is a just and holy God and O.J. is a liar, murderer, and a thief. Unless he repents, he is a lost soul condemned to an eternity of hell. I personally, would not want to be O.J. He will have no defense team that day, other than himself!
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  • TJR 2008/09/13 13:44:25
    No, the all white jury against O.J. Simpson is NOT racist.
    TJR
    +5
    Juries are picked by the lawyers and judge. It's not the jury's fault. jury oj simpson racist juries picked lawyers judge jurys fault
  • LaZbum ~ McCain/Palin '08 2008/09/13 13:31:35

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