Jury duty. To serve or not to serve, that is the question.?

Question

Here’s the question.

If you make every effort to join the society at large, meaning you are actively looking for work in order to pay taxes and to live, and if you cannot gain acceptance, should you be subjected jury duty?

My mind is set on this, because if you cannot be part of a “peer group” (an equal partner in prosperity), you shouldn’t be responsible for judging others. What do you think?

Answer 1

You can be an "equal partner in prosperity" with those who are also looking for work, who are also trying to join the society at large, who are also trying to gain acceptance, etc.  Just because life is not going "good" by one's own standards does not mean he/she is not part of a peer group and cannot judge the actions of another.  BTW - notice I said the **actions** of another.  That's far different than judging another person.

Answer 2

Yes

I cant due to some disorder I have BUT would like to sit IF they can streamline the Jury system in the Court & get to the "meat" of the case vs this endless legalese in the court transcripts.

Then more would do Jury service.

I say do soOnline from Home or office??

Or have Remote Juries- 12 jurors sit in some remote office near Home & sit in on Case X from near Home & avoid the Courthouse scene.

Very doable with 2 way TV links.

Yes all must serve esp those new citizens IF know US laws.

Answer 3

You should not be required to serve.

Answer 4

The rule of law relies on everyone’s participation. Besides, serving could provide valuable contacts. I get your point but I do not agree with your position.