[coloradan]

Jury nullification serves the vital purpose of allowing citizens a direct voice in law enforcement - it's part of the separation of powers, not between different branches of government, but between the government at large and the people at large. Don't worry, I won't return "not guilty" to someone who has obviously harmed another. But, for example, I would not convict someone giving slaves safe passage, even if it were clearly forbidden by law. Seems I would not be the first person to do so.

[pooh fan]

Good gravy, why does everyone feel compelled to use "slavery" as an illustration point? It hasn't been legal in the US for 180 years, so get over it already. How about a more contemporary example,hummm??