Like most people I know, I have the basic instinct to flee. Still, though, I have concluded that I'll serve others--and myself--a whole lot better if I get past the resistance and allow what happens to happen. I've been in this country now for a good number of years, and this is only my second jury summons in all those years, so I can think of it as a way of giving back as a good citizen. The worst part, thus far, is the boredom of hearing instructions repeated several times over and making sure the forms are filled out properly. Perhaps, if I end up being selected, it will turn out to be more interesting the the waiting...
It's all a good teaching anyway. I missed my meditation this morning, but have ample opportunity, even here, to breathe, watch the resistance, watch the impatience, watch all those other feelings that arise... and breathe again.
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Seriously, I find some of the verdicts by American jury laughable. Also, sometimes racial factor creeps in, whereby black and white jury members tend to have different opinion.
Anyway, hope you can do a good job.
if you are called on a case you'll be fascinated. Contact sport civic responsiblity. And the first hand chance to see why verdicts aren't predictable, Much of what goes on in a courtroom is outside the juries ears and much is not allowed, race may play apart but a bigger part is how the judge controls the evidence and the instructions to the jury, Have a informed time!
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