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Jury duty
shibboleth:
Thank you all for your input. I have been thinking about all the ramifications of being on a jury, and am still not sure if I it is right or not. {Right for me, anyway} A few years ago I would have said it was a civil duty and part of being a citizen of the USA. Now, after reading Rays material, and seeing how Jesus really had nothing to do with the way governments were run, I am not so sure.
I know there are a lot of problems with the justice system. Innocent people are sent to prisions, and guilty people are set free. But, nothing has changed and if we don't have good people on our juries, then who is going to take such a job seriously? I know it's in Gods hands, but He did give us a mind to think about the consequences of what we are doing.
I know I probably won't be picked, but the possibility is still there.
I have believed in a paid jury system for the past few years. It would be worth the money to just have people who were trained and knew the law to some extant, and hopefully, make better choices.
hillsbororiver:
Hi Debra, it is a bit of a drag just having to go to the Court House and proceed through all the hoops and mazes. I agree with what feat said that this does not compromise your faith but in fact is a civic duty (render to Caesar), I have a feeling though that if you fill out the questionnaire with honest answers as to your beliefs you won't be chosen anyway.
My wife got summoned for jury duty a few weeks ago and she immediately called them and said she could not be there on that day and they told her ok you're off! I tried that once and they told me I better get my tail in there, actually I have been summoned twice, rejected once and picked once.
A guy I used to work with said when he was asked about impartiality replied "who needs it, if the cops arrested the guy he must be guilty" that got him right out the door.
I am not suggesting you say that.......................
Joe
Patrick:
I received my first, since I moved to AZ 9 years ago, jury summons. I did a search, because I knew it had been talked about here before; so I am just replying to a topic already started.
I do know of some folks that would rather spend time in jail because of Scripture. I have read the Scripture they quote and don't really understand. I dislike saying I'm confused, however I am.
So, this will be a topic of study and prayer for me.
I have already sent my questionnaire back, online, and I have to call the day before to see if my group must attend.
buddyjc:
I got called for Federal grand jury once. You don't answer any questions for this, they just draw chips out of a box, and if your number is called your in. I had to serve for 18 months, two days a week. My employer was not a happy camper, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Brian
gmik:
Well, ::) :-[
Jokes on me. I didn't look at the dates and I got so excited to see Debra, Soren, Isabell and Jennie posting. I was so happy!! THEN... I noticed the dates.....oh well.......
Anyhoo, I got summoned to Federal all the way in Detroit. I got my principal (I teach), and my 2 doctors to send in notes that I shouldn't serve all that way, yada yada and sure enough i got excused forever!!!
My husband served on a jury locally and totally loved it!!
So it just depends. But I see no scriptural reason not to. Patrick it could be a great learning experience and you do meet new people. :)
gena
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