"La peine pour avoir ri dans une salle d'audience est de six mois de prison si ce n'était pas pour cette peine le jury n'entendrait jamais les preuves"
— H. L. Mencken
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In a courtroom, people have to be serious because it's a place where important decisions are made, like someone's freedom or guilt. If laughing was allowed, people might not take things seriously and it could disrupt the process. For example, imagine a teacher trying to explain something important to students, but they keep laughing and joking around—they wouldn’t learn anything. Similarly, in a court, if everyone was laughing, the jury wouldn’t focus on the evidence they need to make a fair decision. The rule is there to keep things orderly and ensure that justice is served properly. So, in life, being serious and focused when needed helps you and others achieve important goals without unnecessary distractions.
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