# Questions for those that think that the U.S.A. will collapse...and the sooner, the better

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> [@Charlie\_Tan](#):
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> when you use the same system in the judicial branch (i.e. jury)

I’ve been super critical of the jury system for precisely that reason. Entrusting twelve random idiots whose only qualification is “didn’t manage to come up with an excuse to avoid jury service” with dispensing justice is beyond stupid.

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