Curious: How Many Here Have Actually Served On A Jury ?

[hunter]

42. Never. I've always washed out in jury selection.

Sometimes it's the prosecution, sometimes it's the defense, for forty years now.

The last few times they've just sent me home soon after I arrive in the morning.

I'm pretty sure I know why, and I also know why nobody wants to open that can of worms. Something about a screwdriver I returned to the police station.

I remember the first time I was called to jury duty and landed in the jury selection box. The judge vaguely described the case and asked if anyone had been the victim of a violent crime, in particular a crime involving an ax. The guy next to me nervously raised his hand and the judge warmly exclaimed "Oh, yeah, now I remember you!"

Then he called the guy to the bench, they chatted quietly for a bit, both of them smiling in good cheer, and the guy was sent home.

It seems like I'm that guy now. But I'm dismissed with an eye roll and a wave, no cheerful chat.

No, my feelings are not hurt, and honestly I don't feel this is any great injustice.

Emily from Georgia is possibly a better juror than I'd ever be.

I've seen too much shit and its prejudiced me.