I'm actually relieved at the responses I see here. I wouldn't want to see any primitive make it on to any jury, anywhere, ever:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101867850freeplessinseattle
Got a jury summons today, any ideas on how to get out of it?
I know it is my duty as an American citizen, but really can't afford to take the time off (and ten bucks a day just does not cut it!), and am self-employed so can't really write a note for myself.
Plus I think I would go out of my mind having to sit still all day listening to people drone on, did my time in high school and college!
Chan790
20. I've been dismissed every time I've been summoned.
I want to serve but I'm like the bright-red bulls-eye of jurors any competent lawyer wants dismissed.
Imagine that, Chan790 dismissed every time he's been summoned!
Rhiannon12866
5. Previously, my doctor wrote me a note when I was pretty ill.
That worked, but I really was ill, don't think I could have possibly sat through it. Since then, I've only been called once and they didn't happen to pick me, so I was only there for the day. And I got paid $40. Good luck!
I have a friend in animal rescue, placed two dogs with me over the years, who told me she didn't vote because the jurors were chosen from the voting rolls, and she couldn't afford to take time from work. There really ought to be a better system, since it causes hardships like this. However, they may be trying to find the best and the brightest, since they are likely to be people who vote.
I was ill! Honest!
Brother Buzz
6. Wear a cheap brown suit with the pockets chock full of mothballs
You be skating by lunch, I guarantee it.
alphafemale
28. ...and high water pants with mismatched socks.
Break the laces and tie them back together about mid eyelet.
Comb your hair down with Vaseline for good measure.
MiddleFingerMom
10. It IS your duty as an American citizen, just suck it up and do it!
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And no, you did not "do your time" in high school and college and no, I do not think
you "know" it is your duty as an American citizen.
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I'm betting you did not "do your time" or your "duty" in the military, either.
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To be honest, your post just sounds WAY too self-centered.
MFM forgot to take his meds today, and as a result, is half-coherent.
freeplessinseattle
13. wow
so charming.
I don't know about you, but if I lose even a couple days of work I am scrambling and barely keeping my head above water as it is. This is about SURVIVAL for some of us.
MiddleFingerMom
18. Good men and women have risked and or given their lives doing their duty...
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Lemme see...
"really can't afford to take the time off"
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"I would go out of my mind having to sit still all day listening to people drone on"
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"did my time in high school and college."
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"While I enjoy reading mystery stories, this is not my cup of tea."
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"I'd rather read about it at my leisure, in the comfort of my living room."
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... and all of a sudden you're talking (ahem) SURVIVAL?
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If it is inconvenient and you want to pass on "my (ahem) duty as an American citizen", feel free, but don't expect validation from me.
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I'm disappointed in all the validation you did get here.
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freepless, the Freepers would be orgasmic over the lack of "duty as an American
citizen" shown here today.
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Ironic, eh?.
This caver is not surprised, and I don't think any cavers will be, either.
JVS
14. Go on some kind of rant about how the new world order government has summoned you to jury duty as...
a ruse in order to deport you to FEMA camps. Get really riled up. They'll send you away.
Live and Learn
19. Since I don't believe our system is just or fair
I simply told them that I could never convict. I had to go but got off the first day.
HopeHoops
22. Call up and say, "OOH! Is it a murder trial? I just LOVE the death penalty!!!"
NoGOPZone
24. Tell the court you post on a message board for progressives
Maybe one of the attorneys will feel you're too smart stupid to serve on a jury and excuse you.
Myrina
25. During the questioning, say you're pro-death penalty in all cases.
Or represent yourself as having one or two screws loose. They'll send you home right quick.
That shouldn't be much of a problem for any DUmp denizen.
Star Member frogmarch
27. Be related to the defendant.
My husband was summoned for jury duty four times, and he was excused each time because the defendant was related to him, biologically or through marriage.
If you were to know any of the defendants personally, either as a friend or as an enemy, you could get excused too.
I've never been called for jury duty, and I'm glad. I don't trust my judgement sometimes.
blueamy66
29. Just tell the truth
Cops are assholes, you hate cops because they are assholes and you will find a defendant not guilty if they ever have to go up agaisnt an asshole. Works for me every time.
I've actually been summoned for jury duty March 12th, and guess what? I'm going, and I didn't even think once about trying to get myself excused.