Originally Posted by Quiltin'Lady

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I really wouldn't mind being serving again for this simple reason: innocent people DO get charged with crimes they didn't commit; it happens all the time. If I were in their shoes, I would want someone like me -- reasonably intelligent, open-minded, unbiased -- to sit in judgment of them.
I derive great satisfaction being a citizen in this country (despite some of the truly stupid/awful things its leaders have done in my name) and I believe with all my heart that it is my duty to participate, to be informed, and yes, to serve on juries when called.

Whenever I do get called, I make sure to bring change for the soda machine, a fresh book, and my knitting (never had anyone challenge me about the needles). Time passes pretty quickly that way.

Sorry to be so long-winded!