Darren New wrote:
> """
> Most legal processes work on the theory that every case has exactly two 
> opposed sides and that it is easier to find two biased humans than one 
> unbiased one.  Between the prosecution and the defense, someone has a 
> motive to present any given piece of evidence, so the court will see all 
> the evidence; that is the theory.
> """

More to the point, our courts have the tendency to see the jury as 
twelve ignorant bumpkins who need to be led to the proper conclusion by 
the ever-more-wise-and-knowledgeable judge.  Which leads to a situation 
opposite of that of the aforementioned theory:  The judge ruling that 
certain categories of evidence and testimony may not be presented in court.

Regards,
John

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