I'm so excited! But then again, right now it wouldn't take much. I got the call today! In amongst the plethora of junk mail. There it was. Semi-official looking. Return address, Jury Clerk, Clerk of Superior Court. Yes...jury duty! Fifty-three years old and never before have I received...the Call. Been registered to vote since I was eighteen. Always kept it current. But never had I been amongst the chosen before. I always assumed it might have to do with my mother's subversive activities in the 60-70s (she was a draft counselor). Couldn't have been mine (OK it WAS me that organized the sit-in protest against hall passes junior year of high school).
Well, I will more than likely have the time on my hands. But wait! (insert screeching brakes and tires here) My lovely bride informs me, not so fast bucko! She seems to think her father, having served as sheriff of this fine county, along with personal relationships we have with sitting judges and active lawyers might just put a nix on my fun. Oh the humanity of it all! From what I've heard, most folks try their best to get out of this civic duty. Such was the case of a young woman I worked with years ago who took a note from the owner of our company stating we couldn't get along without her. That judge made her sit there the whole week without even getting the chance to sit on a jury.
Here I am! Ready to serve! Time on my hands! Proud American wanting to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!!
-- Post From My iPhone 3G
2 comments:
Steve, being a juror is good, but being jury foreman is better. And if it's a capital case I suggest you prepare by viewing old episodes of Matlock, Night Court, and Perry Mason. During your deliberations, you may be sequestered in a hotel with the rest of the jury. In a really difficult case, it may take weeks before you can reach a verdict. So if you get bored, you can discuss the case with me. That's legal, ain't it?
I think you should take up online scrabble... just a suggestion
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