Getting out of jury duty is easy. The trick is to say you're prejudiced against all races.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.
There may sometimes be a mistake, but I think that the citizens of America who are sworn to uphold their duty in a jury setting are going to try to do their best to do that regardless of the consequences.
Jury selection is strictly an emotional process. They're looking for people they can manipulate. Both sides are.
Believe it or not, there are people who want to be on juries.
I got put on jury duty, which is where I learned how to write.
Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.
I spent my time trying to understand grand jury procedure - a topic about which I never before had the slightest interest.
The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.