I have been called for jury duty this week. It is an important obligation for civilians who take justice seriously. I’m not excited about it, as this isn’t my first time. But, I recognize the the vital function a jury serves. Out of interest, I googled it. The first search result was a wikiHow article on “How to Get Out of Jury Duty“. This is disconcerting because people have paid with their lives to afford us the right to a trial by jury. Without that, nothing would stand in the way of tyranny.
A useful article, trialhandbook.pdf, can be found at a government site.
The summons directed me to call today for instructions. My Juror number positioned me into waiting status until tomorrow. I will not be able to discuss it, at all, until the process is over and the judge clears everyone to discuss it.
I can only hope, that if ever accused of committing a crime, there are people on the Jury that take their civic responsibilities as solemnly, honestly, and fairly as I will do for them.
