Recently I had the honor of being summoned for jury duty.  It’s called, “SUMMONS TO REPORT FOR JURY SERVICE” right there in big bold print on their letter, or summons.

I have served on several juries and showed up for several more in which I was not selected.  On a couple of the ones that I was chosen, I served as Foreman (I like to run the discussion).

It’s fun.  Since I watch Law and Order once in a while and have a college education, I feel I have the upper hand with most of those in the courtroom.  Some of the judges are really not that smart and some of the attorneys are even less than that.  A few though are pretty good at their jobs – I guess it’s the same with most occupations.

Some attorneys have sent me questionnaires afterwards – kind of like a grade for them.  I was brutally honest.  On one, I said the attorney should probably look for employment in another occupation.  I think this one worked for the County.  Maybe that one should watch a little more Law and Order.   Continue reading →