That's a common attitude and completely understandable.My own personal way, would first be "avoidance" altogether.
I am genuinely curious why you say that and I hope you'll tell me.Ben, you never cease to amaze.
Why would you attempt to dodge your responsibility as a citizen? You have more power in the jury box than you do in the voter booth.I don't really have to worry - I'd never be selected to actually serve on a jury.
My preacher imparted the knowledge of a 'sure fire' way to always get "excused" from jury duty. Since you're allowed to bring a book to read during waiting time to be interviewed for jury selection. Just make sure it's The Holy Bible (the larger, the better) and black with LARGE bright gold print, announcing itself as being The Holy Bible (so it can be seen from across the room). If the prosecutor elects to not immediately "dismiss you for cause" and decides to ask you a question concerning guilt and/or punishment, then just speak softly uttering something about "forgiveness" and turning the other cheek. And Presto! Just like magic, you're sent home for the day (assuming ya don't stop by the strip club on your way home!).
I will give my thoughts as I agree with JRB (and many other members).I am genuinely curious why you say that and I hope you'll tell me.
So people who don't know me don't think I'm fishing for compliments, feel free to send it privately. For the people that do know me, this should just be further confirmation that my worldview is sufficiently cattywampus that I have no clue what prompted his post. This is just further proof that "Ben's weird" is both true and something I realize...but I'm always trying to understand it better.
There's a quote most often attributed to Albert Einstein. It goes "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." I try to keep that in mind. The most common result of keeping that in mind is not that I post good explanations; it's the fact that I don't comment far more than I do. Despite how wordy I am, I consciously try to keep my (metaphorical) mouth shut as much as possible....the ability to explain it so a common reader can understand it....
My experience is a mile wide and an inch deep.Your vast experience is also mind boggling.
At lunch when I have more time. It is nothing but complimentary.I am genuinely curious why you say that and I hope you'll tell me.
So people who don't know me don't think I'm fishing for compliments, feel free to send it privately. For the people that do know me, this should just be further confirmation that my worldview is sufficiently cattywampus that I have no clue what prompted his post. This is just further proof that "Ben's weird" is both true and something I realize...but I'm always trying to understand it better.
Put far better than I could.I will give my thoughts as I agree with JRB (and many other members).
Many people have a broad range of knowledge in many different areas, as you do. But your vast knowledge range also comes with extended pinpoint intricacies into the subjects of which you speak accompanied by the ability to explain it so a common reader can understand it.
Your vast experience is also mind boggling.
Those of us that know you know you are not looking for any compliments. We look forward to your posts.
Don't count on that, depends on what court it is, I can tell you that County can call you up after 6 months, or at least that was what the judge said the one time I went here in Texas.You can only be called once every 24 months and then you're automatically given a by.
Don't count on that, depends on what court it is, I can tell you that County can call you up after 6 months, or at least that was what the judge said the one time I went here in Texas.
Don't count on that, depends on what court it is, I can tell you that County can call you up after 6 months, or at least that was what the judge said the one time I went here in Texas.
Damn, that means I can expect to be called 40 more times.For Ector County, that would fall in alignment with the state law since it's population doesn't exceed 200K.
According to that link, it looks like you can receive a permanent exemption once you hit 70 years old.
Half that.Damn, that means I can expect to be called 40 more times.