The official "you have been chosen" letter arrived yesterday. Be ready for jury duty starting December 27, 2010. I have told three people I was selected and all three of them burst out laughing.
Am I offended? Not at all. I did the same thing when I saw the return address.
It is my civic duty. I have no official hardships that prevent me from serving. If I have specific ailments that prevent me from being a good jury member I need to have a doctor's note. Can I convince either one of my friendly physician's to write me a note for being opinionated, easily bored, fidgeting, wheezing or going to the ladies room a lot?
I reminded my husband that I knew Susan Smith was lying 'lo these many years ago about killing her kids. I could tell by her fake tears. What if I suddenly jump up and scream LIAR! Would I be kicked off jury duty?
Probably not. So, on CHRISTMAS EVE after 4:30 p.m. I will dutifully call the number listed on the letter and wait and see if anyone actually picks me to sit on a jury.
Lola says Jury Duty will enrich your life and others. Maybe Santa can help you get out of Jury Duty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Mr. Bruce.
I was called once years ago but I was in bootcamp and got excused....another time here a couple of years back but the didn't need me....I'd love to do it. It'd be a pay raise for me...that $10 a day would come in handy since I make zilch now. The only problem is, after working as a prison guard I'm more likely to go with the he "guilty" until proven innocent phiolosophy.
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