Posted on 11/06/2023 7:34:54 PM PST by ggrrrrr23456
I served on jury duty today.
The prosecutor asked the question, "Does anyone not want to be here for jury duty today?"\
I raised my hand.
I then went on record saying that my view of the process had been clouded by what I consider to be an abuse and politicization of the judicial system in NY, GA, and Washington D.C.
The judge, who I don't doubt is an honorable chap doing his duty, gave a speech about the importance of jury duty, how it was a responsibility and privilege that had been fought for by our Founding Fathers through blood, sweat and tears.
25 years ago, that would have made sense. But now, not so much.
Is anyone else facing the same challenge with their jury duty service?
Singing —
Jury Duty!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Just ask “Is the bad guy colored?”
I applaud your answer
You’re always free to vote on issues of the law, and the abuse of the law, even if the judge tells you you may not.
The judge’s answer does not correspond to your statement. He’s referring to textbook, not real life.
Today’s world is corrupt.
I’m sad to say, I’ve never been on jury duty. I vaguely recall being called but was in the excess pile.
Just remember, the people on a jury are people too stupid to figure out how to get out of jury duty.
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Because of that , if you don't want to be on a jury , make it clear to the judge you will say not guilty if you believe the law is unjust.
Next time, you just might get a visit from the FBI.
As a juror you have a power unparalleled to prevent wrongs from being done and to defend the innocent. You will never in your life hold more power then you do when sitting on a jury.
And you wimped.
Frankly you are part of what is wrong with the system.
I ended up serving in a jury earlier this year.
Before selection, we were all in a big room. The prosecutor asked if anyone in the room had problems with convicting someone foe drug possession. A guy said loudly that he would unless everyone is treated equally. The prosecutor asked what he was referring to, and he said, “Hunter Biden”. Everyone in the room laughed loudly, except the prosecutor.
“Just remember, the people on a jury are people too stupid to figure out how to get out of jury duty.”
I’ve been summoned for jury duty several times but never actually served on a jury.
Since I have a BSEE and post a lot here I suspect I will never actually be on a jury.
I was actually quite surprised by the soundness of the people summoned.
Loved your answer!
There were two exceptions: an a-hole who got out by exaggerating his bootlicking devotion to the prosecutors claiming that he was certain they wouldn't waste our time bringing innocent people to trial. The other time was another idiot who wanted us to quickly reach a verdict cuz he knew the guy was guilty and we were all a bunch of idiots for wasting his time going through the evidence.
Both of these guys were self-serving "conservatives" who are probably still telling their friends how lame jury service is while not realizing that whatever faults the jury system has are only being accentuated by their failure to serve appropriately.
The few left with integrity in the judicial system probably wont let you out the door because its red pill people like yourself who need to be on jury duty.
Jury duty is your opportunity to prevent injustice.
Don’t shirk it.
Juries should be filled with FReepers.
With jury nullification, the ultimate power resides in the jury.
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