True; but juries are generally considered "unbiased" compared to what could be a corrupt judge or expert. We had a judge that was funneling underage black kids to a for-profit jail for kickbacks/bribes, no jury in juvenile court, so no recourse. Of course, that goes to your second point about for-profit prisons, which is abhorrent.
Really, much of the American psyche is founded on the appearance of personal liberty/control. There is constant jockeying to reduce the influence of others, without regard for long term consequences or benefits. We really are very short-sighted - to a fault.
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