Jury Duty

Just a little it about my Jury Duty services.

     I was chosen to serve on Jury

Duty. I have been told by many that

It is my duty to serve. Well, I have

a problem with that.

I don't think that I or any other

person has the right to decide if

someone is guilty or not guilty.

In this trial they don't have any

evidence. It is one persons word

against another.

So whoever tells a more convincing story, or whoever is dressed nicer,

or cries will be the way I decide?

I don't think that is fair to either person.

Let me just say that this trial is

a very serious one. Day after day

I sit for hours and listen to both

sides, which are not easy to listen

too.

So, once again it comes down to who

I believe. I don't want to send an

innocent man to jail, and I don't

want to let a guilty man go free.

This is going to be very hard for me, but I have to do it even though

I don't agree or like this.

Author's Note

if you have ever served on a jury, I would love to hear about it.

Reviews

[Verdant Cynic]

I have yet to be called, but I'm not looking forward to it. It's hard to know who to believe. To have that level of power over someone, even to condemn an innocent person. As the years ago, I realize how hard it is to truly be impartial. It's human nature to make all kinds of instant decisions that are reflexive, and often incorrect.

Thanks for sharing.

[John the Baptist]

I have been called to report for jury duty but have been dismissed both times. I didn't argue with them.

[Donna]

That's good you were dismissed. Nobody likes jury duty.

[Coyote Poetry]

I dislike Jury duty too. When we must decide wrong or right. Hard place to be. I had a serious trial once. Five weeks. Ain't no fun. Dear Donna, I hope go by quickly.
Coyote

[Donna]

It did go by fast, I am so glad.