Isn't jury duty a form of Involuntary Servitude?

Answer 1

No, it is your civic duty. It's the only thing these days your country asks you to do and your bi*ching about it.!!!!!

Shame on you

Answer 2

it can definately be a hassle,but look at it this way-if individuals werent asked for their input in this way,the government would have the say and the power in convicting people.the average citizens opinion would carry no power.do u want to face 12 normal people if something happens,or do u want to put ur fate in the hands of one person,who may dislike everything about u.at least,if theres 12,some will argue for u-if its just one judge,no one is there to say-"the defendant doesnt seem guilty to me-let me give u my point of view".without that jury of 12,i think a lot of balance and thoughtful consideration would be lost.no one person can see the whole truth,it takes careful arguments both for and against to give the defendant as fair a trial as possible.as for involuntary servitude,that would be the case only if everyone were forced into it.if u can show a valid reason,u will get let off.these include medical issues such as severe illness,issues of age and income-if ur 82 and cant drive or arent well,u wont have to go,and other issues.for example,my mother was called to be a jurist 2 weeks b4 a planned move to another state.she was excused,as it was not expected that a senior citizen should incur the expense of flying/driving back 3,ooo miles to attend a trial in her original state.other reasons include partisanship-if a friend/family member or urself suffered a similar crime,u will be excused from that trial,if u say ur hatred for what was done to u means u cant give that person a fair trial.in other words,just say "these criminals should hang!" when ur quizzed,u will definately be excused.

Answer 3

Yes,I do believe it is.They just pick out people who are registered to vote.People who are selected for jury duty should be given a better option of opting out.If they make it a crime not to show up,they should also require everyone to vote.I really don't know how they get away with it.Only people who want to be on a jury when asked,should be on a jury.

Answer 4

no, jury duty is considered a "civil duty". other examples of civil duty are cutting your grass, maintaining your property, keeping your dog leashed and/or fenced in, etc etc etc...

Not performing these civil duties can lead to a civil infraction, which in most states, is not considered a crime, but can be punished by a fine and/or jail time.

Answer 5

You libs just cannot stand up and do a job that needs to be done. You have no sense of anything greater than yourself, no sense of teamwork and no work ethic. You should all join the army and get some damn discipline.

Answer 6

No. Yes, its a pain in the backside but just think what it would be without it. Poor folks would almost always lose and rich folks would never go to jail.

Answer 7

No! It is a honor and privilege to serve on a Jury in this country. It's one of our basic rights that should be respected. Would you rather go up against a panel of government sponsored goons and henchmen?

Answer 8

No - jury members do get paid - not much, but they get paid. Also, it isn't real hard to get out of doing it if you have a valid reason.

Answer 9

No, I have done it twice and enjoyed it. It is a civil duty and a privilege.

Answer 10

it is involuntarily necessary for civilizations. I do believe they get paid for this. Why wouldnt you want to SERVE YOUR COUNTRY ?? It isnt like being a soldier.