Jury Duty....

[ROBsS4R]

I actually was hoping I would get picked but I never do.

I just hate waiting with the only forum of entainment is a VCR with old tapes not even children would watch and board games from the 70s.

Bring your Laptop. In my case I played with my IPhone all day and I even had a Thread going about Jury Duty while I was there =)

[erkishhorde]

I can understand some people not liking jury duty because it puts them in a difficult position (no pay for a day or two) but that shouldn't be the case for most everyone on this board.

I just think it's a nuisance. At the same time that I dodge my civic responsibility I also forgo some of rights like the right to vote. I figure it's a give and take. Since I don't vote I also don't gripe that much about politics. Of course, if it were for something I found interesting it could be entertaining but sitting on the jury for a divorce or some minor offense doesn't sound enticing at all.

[DarkStaR]

  They don't want me!!! 

I don't have to go for the next 12 months. 

[ROBsS4R]

Tell your work they did and go for a  [moto]

My work never checks.... whoohahahaha

[ducsix]

I am surprised how many people here are arguing it's ok to scam your way out of jury duty.  What part of the word "duty" do you not understand?  Sorry guys, but if you're not willing to take on the responsibilities that come along with being a US citizen, you're scamming the rest of us who understand that we owe something for the privileges that come with citizenship.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I am surprised how many people here are arguing it's ok to scam your way out of jury duty.  What part of the word "duty" do you not understand?  Sorry guys, but if you're not willing to take on the responsibilities that come along with being a US citizen, you're scamming the rest of us who understand that we owe something for the privileges that come with citizenship.

I would very much encourage anyone who didn't want to do it, to not do it.


It might be my jury they end up on-I don't need them starting off already peeved at me.

[DarkStaR]

I am surprised how many people here are arguing it's ok to scam your way out of jury duty.  What part of the word "duty" do you not understand?  Sorry guys, but if you're not willing to take on the responsibilities that come along with being a US citizen, you're scamming the rest of us who understand that we owe something for the privileges that come with citizenship.

Responsibilities,...I pay TAXES.  I pay for those citizens that can't pay for them selves...heck, I'm probably paying for the non-citizens that can't pay for them selves also.  I pay for wars.  I pay.

That's enough responsibility for me.

[hbliam]

Responsibilities,...I pay TAXES.  I pay for those citizens that can't pay for them selves...heck, I'm probably paying for the non-citizens that can't pay for them selves also.  I pay for wars.  I pay.

That's enough responsibility for me.

When you are on trial for a murder that you didn't commit, you want some intelligent, responsible taxpayers on your jury or a bunch of unemployed freeloaders that "you" pay their welfare on your jury?

That being said. I've never been summoned for jury duty and can pretty much guarantee I never will.

[derby]

That being said. I've never been summoned for jury duty and can pretty much guarantee I never will.

cheater. 

[ducsix]

Responsibilities,...I pay TAXES.  I pay for those citizens that can't pay for them selves...heck, I'm probably paying for the non-citizens that can't pay for them selves also.  I pay for wars.  I pay.

That's enough responsibility for me.

Oh, you pay *taxes*!  My bad.  I think they have a check box for that on the jury selection form, under the "Anyone Who Pays Taxes Is Exempt From Their Other Legal Obligations" section.

[Heath]

1st time was postponed  due to school
2nd time sat around talking to a cute blond until we both got called in.  Time ran out for the day so I got to go home. (sorry guys no more to that story)
3rd time was in the Jury box, probably would of been picked but school was starting  the week the trial was to begin.

So I am good for another year at least.

[hbliam]

cheater. 

I go to court at least twice a month. I'ts not like I'm totally getting out of it. I was there this morning matter of fact. Traffic court. He lost. I actually have never lost a ticket in five years.

[pintsizejesus]

I got a thing in the mail for jury duty also and I guess if I was missing work I wouldn't care but I'm in school full time right now too so I hope that I don't have to do it.

[DCXCV]

Oh, you pay *taxes*!  My bad.  I think they have a check box for that on the jury selection form, under the "Anyone Who Pays Taxes Is Exempt From Their Other Legal Obligations" section.

Just as a corollary; since I complete my jury duty, can I stop paying taxes?  Is there a check box on my return I've been missing?

[akmnstr]

I served on a case in which a woman was charged with hitting a cop.  We had to convict her, the evident was conclusive, but we should have
asked the judge to give her a special commendation for public service.  The cop was a real jerk.