Consider the following scenario. Jury members are trying to decide on a verdict in a volatile case. They believe the defendant is guilty but the evidence presented is not sufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They also have good reason to believe that if a not guilty verdict is returned a riot will erupt that may cause extensive damage and loss of life. How would a Kantian juror vote? How would a utilitarian juror vote? Explain the reasoning process that each would employ.
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