I've been called to jury duty twice, both criminal, both times they pleaded guilty before it went to trial so i didn't have to do anything.
My dad was put on a list for a federal grand jury. He had to travel to New Orleans from Houma everyday for 13 days to serve on a lawsuit. They ended up awarding the guy millions of dollars but found him at 85% fault so he didn't get a ton of money.
To me if I get selected I feel it's my duty as an American Citizen to serve. Just like voting, it's my DUTY to vote. If someone were to harm one of your family members and be brought to trial for it would you want a jury of 11 people who don't want to be there?
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