Primitive tries to get out of jury duty, MFM has brief moment of lucidity

[BattleHymn]

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/101867850

freeplessinseattle
 
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.   

[Chris_]

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"

MFM has a brief moment of clarity.

If you are a full-time employee and you've been at your job for a year (this may vary by state), your employer is required to pay your full salary or hourly wage while you are performing jury duty in addition to the $12/day the state pays you.

[USA4ME]

MiddleFingerMom

the Freepers would be orgasmic over the lack of "duty as an American citizen" shown here today.

Why?  It's what we'd expect from un-American trash.  I expect all liberals to behave this same way, including you MFM primitive, despite your claim otherwise.

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[thundley4]

All the DUmmie needs to do is show them DemonRatUnderground and tell them their screen name.  After reading some of their posts they will be excused.  They might be put in a rubber room or on a terrorist watch list, but they'll get out of jury duty.

[GOBUCKS]

When decent and civilized people are called for jury duty, it's usually no big deal.

Since the overwhelming majority of defendants are 0bamaites, defense lawyers will almost always disqualify civilized people.

So you're called for jury duty, you report as required, and you are disimissed over and over. It's a minor nuisance but no big deal. 

DUmpmonkeys are far more likely to be tied up in drawn out trials.

[JohnnyReb]

I was self employed and jury duty was a pain but I did it. Once I had a run of bad luck, served one week 6 years in a row, skipped a year and served again. Usually served every 3 or 4 years.....then they changed from the voter rolls to drivers lincense and I haven't served since.

Whenever I served, I usually got selected for ther jury and was appointed foreman. I think it may have been because it was a small town/county. I had gone to school with most of the lawyers, a couple of the judges and was kin to most of the baliffs.

Only had a problem one time. Judge shut us up, no TV, radio, newspapers, couldn't call out period, couldn't leave....and he meant PERIOD. I had to get a baliff (my great uncle) to tell the judge that I had people that weren't going to get a paycheck if he didn't let me out for at least a little while to sign them...I was escorted by a deputy to the accountants office. His first thought was that I was in some big trouble with a IRS.

[diesel driver]

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.

And they call us "redneck".   

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.

Good, because I don't trust your judgement, either.

[jukin]

First, like paying taxes, evidently jury duty is for other people.

Second, getting a check from the government is not being self-employed.

Third, having either been self-employed or owning a business most of my working life, one can write a note on the summons explaining the situation and be excused. I have done it several times but have also shown up more often than being excused. Never served on a jury yet.

Fourth, the lack of knowledge shown by the denizens of the DUmp continues to astound me.

[JohnnyReb]

First, like paying taxes, evidently jury duty is for other people.

Second, getting a check from the government is not being self-employed.

Third, having either been self-employed or owning a business most of my working life, one can write a note on the summons explaining the situation and be excused. I have done it several times but have also shown up more often than being excused. Never served on a jury yet.

Fourth, the lack of knowledge shown by the denizens of the DUmp continues to astound me.

It never got me out of jury duty...just delayed to a later date when I "HAD TO" serve...which was usually even more inconvenient than the original date.

[Wineslob]

The next time I see a DUmmie say the legal system is "broken", I'll know why.

[AllosaursRus]

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/101867850
Imagine that, Chan790 dismissed every time he's been summoned!
I was ill!  Honest! 
MFM forgot to take his meds today, and as a result, is half-coherent.
This caver is not surprised, and I don't think any cavers will be, either. 

That shouldn't be much of a problem for any DUmp denizen.

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.   

Damn these people make ya wanna upchuck! I've been called several times in previous years, but it was during my Bail Bondsman years. It's an automatic disqualifier. The prosecution thinks you'll favor the criminal because of some misguide sympathy. Nothin' could be farther from the truth! Fry 'em, fry 'em all!

And they call us "redneck".   
Good, because I don't trust your judgement, either.

I was thinkin' more in the line of, "Damn, your family is a bunch of ****in' criminals!!"

"Toots" served on a jury 2 years ago for one of the old guys I had bailed out for a DUI. She had no choice but to convict the guy. Hell he even admitted to drinkin' a large tumbler of wine right before he drove and ran thru a railroad stop sign! Idiot!