Josey_Wales

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 45 minutes ago (2 children)

How do you know that the majority of people with Long COVID were vaccinated. This 2023 study says

Current studies suggest that covid-19 vaccines might have protective and therapeutic effects on long covid. More robust comparative observational studies and trials are needed, however, to clearly determine the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing and treating long covid.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

100% agree with both points. The disconnect is the timeline each considers. As a father I am deeply empathic for the children that are not able to advocate for themselves and the immunocompromised that are basically left to be assaulted by other’s ignorance.

But longer term, think multigenerational, the higher death rates for the anti-vax crowd may be the correction that leads to better overall outcomes for humanity.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

This is why I love Lemmy. Thank you for being an amazing internet citizen.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Not disputing any of this, but an article associated with Barry Weiss? Have any other legitimate sources that corroborate any of the opinion points? She doesn’t have the best rep. And that article made broad generalizations and associations.

For example, the headline implies that this was a position Biden held. However, Trump said he would do the same thing Trump Says He Would Block US Steel Acquisition by Nippon Steel

This Axios article at least makes the point that while all of the above may happen, it’s so complicated that the proof will be in whether jobs disappear or not.

The real headline is neither major political party cares about the working class and is pandering to the whims of those who hold power.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I let you have this win, seems like you really need it! XOXO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (4 children)

My liege… I suggest you devote a significant portion of this years penguin budget to reading comprehension. Be well!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

It’s there for you to read. The article never said jury nullification needs 12 jurors to vote not guilty.

Nullification is when one or more jurors disregard the law or facts or both and vote for whatever outcome they want. That can end in an acquittal, a hung jury, or even a guilty.

For example, in a criminal case of involving an individual named Carlos Poree in NOLA, the trial defense was insanity. The jury voted guilty. When individually polled the jury admitted they thought he was insane at the time of the offense but would get out early if they voted that way. That case was sent back for the jury to either vote in favor of insanity or acquit.

Here is the NYT Link to get you started if you want to learn more.

The original post said nullification wouldn’t happen bc they would never get all the jurors to vote that way. Thats for acquittal by nullification. For a hung jury they don’t need all the jurors. Sure the DA could try again. This happened with Curtis Flowers in Mississippi

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (6 children)

That’s literally the definition of jury nullification which is what this discussion is about.

Congrats on your reign btw. Sounds like a “Happy Feat”

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

This is New York State specific. When the verdict is announced the jury foreperson announces it in open court after it is shown to the presiding judge. At that point the defense Alan request to poll the individual jurors. Occasionally, there is a discrepancy.

Jury deliberations are secret prior to the verdict being announced. Once announced jurors are free to say whatever they want but cannot be compelled.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

If all vote not guilty it’s called an acquittal. If that happens, despite overwhelming evidence of guilt, it is jury nullification ending in an acquittal. If a mistrial happens, meaning the jury cannot reach a verdict, despite overwhelming evidence of guilt, it is jury nullification ending in a mistrial.

Source: I have been a public defender in NYC for 15 years.

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