Retired people have free time, great life-long wisdom, and may even need to make the extra money (even though it's quite a little amount; remember many NEED all the help they can get for those expensive subscriptions)--they will likely gain some pride and dignity, as well. In some cultures (present & past), the elders govern EVERYTHING) I believe it would be a GREAT way to show respect.
Besides, when you take a working person out of production, you slow the economy and hurt businesses.
2007-02-21 10:35:41 · 8 answers · asked by Jeff W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I do think older people are great on juries. What's the limitation, normally, to chances to serve? I don't think they should be *required* to serve more often, but allowed to? Sure!
2007-02-21 10:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, but in Florida I believe that is the case. In 20 years of living here, I have had to sit on a jury only once. My retired mother seemed to be called about once a year. It could be she volunteered to serve more often.
2007-02-21 21:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what you asked for came true, you'd be asking why a bunch of old farts was deciding your fate in a jury trial - LOL. It's the duty and a priviledge for every citizen to serve on a jury. Having a broad spectrum of ages and intellects to choose from when selecting a jury only enhances the right we all have to a fair and impartial trial.
2007-02-21 19:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Owlchemy_ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, should housewives and unemployed be able to as well?
When I retire I plan to be busy with my own life, taking care of my garden and writing. I know other “retired” people who volunteer, finally have time to do all sorts of things they use to have to put off, and spend time with their family.
Personally… I can think of a LOT of things, many of which would earn me money, that I’d rather do then serve on a jury.
2007-02-21 18:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by crrissy_the_artist 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like someone got a summons to serve on jury duty and doesn't like the prospect...serve anyway, it is a good experience and will relieve you of any future threat of such a summons for atleast a year or so...
i go ahead and serve, one of the judges here is a lady and she makes treats for the jury (she is also a great baker), she runs a tight courtroom, but serving on her jury is as close to a pleasure as serving jury duty can be...
2007-02-21 18:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A jury is supposed to consist of your "peers". There's not a whole lot of 60+ people committing crimes these days.
2007-02-21 18:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by RIffRaffMama 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that will work... those old fogies will give you young whipper snappers the death sentence for jay walking.
2007-02-21 18:44:08 · answer #7 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a good idea to me.
2007-02-21 18:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋