Quote by Mark Twain

We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don't know anything and can't read.

We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in t

Summary

This quote sarcastically highlights the inefficiency of the criminal jury system, implying that it is nearly impossible to find unbiased jurors. It suggests that the ideal jurors would be ignorant and uninformed individuals who are devoid of any prior knowledge or ability to read, so their judgment would be untainted. By presenting this satirical view, the quote criticizes the challenges associated with assembling an impartial jury and hints at flaws within the legal system.

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