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by Rollie on June 27th, 2009
It has already been said. A jury of peers, people like the person being tried for a crime. No intellectuals or politicians judging the person (unless he/she happens to be one).
And, no one likes jury duty. It's hard work sitting there giving your full attention and then having to make a decision regarding a person's freedom. The trial can go on for a long time and the pay isn't very much. Juries really don't pass sentence in criminal cases, the judge does that and sometimes it's a panel or committee.
And, who better to decide your guilt of innocence than persons like yourself. If you are an "unqualified schmo" the people who pass the judgment will be unqualified schmos also. :)
Who wud rather go to prison than do Jury duty?
by literarylion2009 on June 29th, 2010
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What's Jury Duty like? Can you speak from experience?
by breakstress on June 14th, 2010
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A federal juror questionnaire or summons was mailed to my old address. I now live in another state/district. What should I do?
by Tight E. Whitey on September 6th, 2010
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would you rather be physically or Psychically assaulted?
by Piano playin unicorn with a hat ™ on December 13th, 2010
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What happens if I miss my jury duty show up date? Will I go to jail?
by sega256 on July 19th, 2010
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