tomorrow I have to drive into town to attend jury selection.  I have been given much advice on this topic.  One woman suggested I tell the judges I have trouble sitting for long periods of time ... hmmm ... ask my kids ... not a problem.

another woman told me her husband borrowed a friend's leather jacket and went in with his arms crossed over his chest.  They rejected him.  He is also a very large farmer ... I am not.

my husband told me just recently a guy was already serving on a jury and asked to be excused to use the washroom, only he never came back into the courtroom.  tempting.  I used to hate recess in public school, so I would go into one of the bathroom stalls and stand on the toilet seat so the teacher would not see anyone in the washroom when she did her checks, and I could be spared (I was incredibly UN-athletic as a child.  no comment for my adult athletic ability)

I guess I just have to make myself get up in time and go tomorrow (a feat in itself).  Maybe my hoarse voice will simply put them off (I woke up yesterday with a nasty chest cold and sound like I have smoked for my whole life and then some) and I will be fine just as me ...

wouldn't it be great to be a homeschool reject?

Posted by anotherblogonthefire

because you're so pretty.
They'll want to look at you to take their minds off of the drudgery of dealing with the court system.

Posted by bestsister

will it be an option to say "I don't receive that" and walk out?

Posted by halfpint

I hope it wasn't too intimidating going in! That would be a unique experience. I have a raspy voice right now.... perhaps it is the quality of the air in chemical valley and over here in Hamilton as well......

Posted by Jer

Just say you would be great as a juror, because you have already read about the case in the newspaper and you know the accused is guilty... They may not want you after that. Maybe say you admire Soviet Russia's legal system or say something like, "So, that's 'presumed guilty until proven innocent' right?"

Posted by kympossible

but not the next time I'm summoned, I guess! I've received two summons for jury duty, but was able to call ahead and be excused both times because I wasn't a US citizen! 8~) But now that I don't have that reason, I may have to try the leather jacket or homeschool wacko look if I get another summons. LOL

Blessings,
Kym