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Started by Palehorse, September 19, 2006, 06:55:07 AM

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followsthewolf

#660
March 03, 2007, 09:26:55 AM
Was called for federal jury duty in Cleveland.

Was eliminated on preemptory challenge when they asked about previous law enforcement experience.

Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

~Daisy~

#661
March 03, 2007, 09:30:05 AM
My dad used to get turned away from jury duty when they found out that he was the senior claims adjuster where he worked.

He finallly served jury duty a couple years ago on a domestic violence trial. No insurance related stuff there.
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
--Timothy Leary

Sandy Eggo

#662
March 03, 2007, 10:39:37 AM
I've been called for jury duty several times and only was pre-selected once, but the guy decided to plea. He was a chicken thief.  :biggrin: I was thinking "OJ" and he was thinking "KFC". LMAO Still, everytime I get my slip, I'm like you Daisy, hopeful it'll be something big. I guess that I should look at it more like FTW says...being part of a very important process...even if I'm not selected.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

~Daisy~

#663
March 03, 2007, 10:52:53 AM
I think I've just watched too many movies. LOL
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
--Timothy Leary

followsthewolf

#664
March 03, 2007, 11:34:48 AM
MsMojo posted:

"I was thinking "OJ" and he was thinking "KFC".


THAT made me laugh out loud.  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

?

#665
March 03, 2007, 12:06:16 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on March 03, 2007, 08:38:56 AM

Why do you feel that way?

I'm glad when intelligent people sit on juries.

Hopefully, the criminal justice system then will work as intended.

Thanks for the compliment, and the vote of confidence.  However, I'm extremely busy and this is just an added annoyance.
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.

-- Voltaire

followsthewolf

#666
March 03, 2007, 12:28:03 PM
I remember investigations that weren't exactly mickey mouse operations, and I desperately hoped for jury members who were capable of following the intricacies of the case.

At times, while on the stand, I d@mn near cried when I saw their eyes glaze when even elementary science was involved.

Thankfully, that is all in the past now.
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

?

#667
March 03, 2007, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on March 03, 2007, 12:28:03 PM
I remember investigations that weren't exactly mickey mouse operations, and I desperately hoped for jury members who were capable of following the intricacies of the case.

At times, while on the stand, I d@mn near cried when I saw their eyes glaze when even elementary science was involved.

Thankfully, that is all in the past now.

Perhaps the defense attorneys, with which you were dealing, were hoping for jurors whose eyes would glaze over at elementary science.   ;D

Believe me, I feel your pain when it comes to the ignorance of the masses.
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.

-- Voltaire

followsthewolf

#668
March 03, 2007, 12:34:21 PM
I'm positive that defense attorneys relied on the fact that most juries were made up of those who were not well versed in the basics.

Occasionally, in cross, one would attempt quantum leaps of logic with me.

I enjoyed the repartee.

:biggrin:


ETA -- Might I implore you to sit in the chair? Were I there, I would hope for it.
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

?

#669
March 03, 2007, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on March 03, 2007, 12:34:21 PM

ETA -- Might I implore you to sit in the chair? Were I there, I would hope for it.

We'll see.  Thanks again for the compliment, and vote of confidence. 
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.

-- Voltaire

Palehorse

#670
March 04, 2007, 10:34:23 AM
I found it to be an amazingly rewarding experience myself. I sat on a personal injury jury (as foreman) and despite the very best falsehoods concocted by "professional" witnesses, in the end the truth won out. I was ver impressed with the ability of the "common" men and women that served with me; wading through reams of medical paperwork and testimony to discover the false foundation of the whole story.

It gave me great pleasure to submit that verdict, and I walked out with a renewed faith in the system and my fleeow men/women; no matter that it was short-lived.  :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

~Daisy~

#671
March 04, 2007, 07:25:31 PM
Here's my vent...while I love to cook, and apparently I'm good at it, I still would enjoy going out to eat from time to time and having someone else cook for me and serve it to me. Is that too much to ask?

I'm hungry. I'm cranky. And all I have in the house is leftover jalepeno rolls, stuff to make salad, or I could make mashed potatoes with all the potatoes in the cabinet. But frankly, I'm just tired. I'm bored. Kids and hubby have been monopolizing the tv all day with stupid video games, leaving me not only nothing to do, but no where to sit, save for the dining room table or my bed. Sheesh. They have destroyed every other room in the house, and now he's ASLEEP when I need to be going to the store or at least picking up a veggie pizza somewhere.
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
--Timothy Leary

Popedaddy

#672
March 05, 2007, 10:12:44 PM
ARRRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!! :mad:



















:sweatdrop:









:thumbsup:
In a pretty good place now.

~Daisy~

#673
March 06, 2007, 03:43:16 PM
So Pendleton Place Apts want to be ridiculous w/rent prices because of shorter lease.

Looks like we'll stay in A-town till July...Lefty is apartment hunting as we speak. We may have a winner.
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
--Timothy Leary

Palehorse

#674
March 06, 2007, 05:10:02 PM
You are going to rent an apartment unitl the house is ready?

Try the Woods of Castleton. . . fairly reasonable and closer to your new home's location. (82nd and I-69).
2/3 BR apts and townhomes are available. Short term leases are welcomed by them.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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