Patterico Ruminates on the Spector Murder Case

A discussion on the Phil Spector case becomes a discussion of engineers. It appears that the jury foreman is an engineer and was a leader in the faction that refused to convict.

From the comments:

A priest, a lawyer and an engineer are sentenced to death. The priest is asked whether he would like to face the guillotine face up or face down. He chooses face up. The blade starts down and stops inches from the priest’s neck. Thinking it is a sign from God, the executioner sets him free.

Next it’s the lawyer’s turn. He also chooses face up and the blade again stops just short of his neck. He too is set free.

Last, it’s the engineer’s turn. Like those before him he chooses face up. As the executioner reaches to release the blade, suddenly the engineer blurts out, “Wait, I think I see your problem!”