Bad timing...

Yes there are quite a few people that have been on trial and sent to prison that are innocent however, there's quite a few that aren't so innocent. However, I can't agree more about the gangsters. I don't understand how they think their way of life is the right way. It makes no sense because no street corner belongs to anybody except the government. Makes me wonder about their mind set but, not their raising because a parent could be the best parent in the world but doesn't mean their child will come out right. Kids have a mind of their own and peer pressure is tough enough to stand up against these days in which a lot of times will get them killed. So I can't blame the parent all the time but yes there are times when we can but not all the time. I don't know how that one juror got her way of thinking but she should'nt have been on duty to begin with. I think I would've held out till she came around for it was obvious that she didn't have all her marbles in hand. Geeze... he couldn't convict himself?? What was she thinking? I'm scratching my head on that one. As for cops, I thank a cop every chance I get for the work that they do because I know if it weren't for them, we'd be living in HELL because of the criminals. Yes they do put their lives in jeapardy for our safety however, they're not perfect and do make mistakes for they're just as human as you and I are but still, they put themselves out in the line of fire all in the name of order and safety. So yes I agree, cops are great to have around but too, they're not perfect and do make mistakes which is understandable because they are human.

I've never had a job that paid for jury duty. I know there are companies that do so but I've never worked for any. It does make me think that I want to create a juror fund for my own employees when my company begins to have employees so that I can pay their salary during jury duty. I want to do that for even part time employees because I know how hard it is to be a part time hourly employee and not have benefits or paid holidays or sick days. It's really hard to pay bills when you have to take off when you're sick or if there's a holiday and the office is closed and you can't earn those hours. I guess I don't want my employees to go through a lot of what I have. Especially if they are good employees.

Sound like your a great boss that would be something that all jobs need to have. That would be really nice, you already know first had what it's like not to get paid for days you have to take off.

You sound like a sprightly 81 and I know it must be very hard to be limited by your health with your type of attitude and zest for life. I think it's good you were excused but I'm so glad you are so on top of things that you have joined us here at myLot. We need people like you to inspire the rest of us to be just as active and lively when we get to be your age. I plan to invite you to be my friend and I certainly hope you will accept.

I went in this morning for jury duty and found out I could get a postponement, which I did for two months. I had to be there at 7:30 in the morning. At least the postponement gives me time to prepare financially and have things worked out with my workplace. This was just too sudden for me and work so I like having the time to get everything prepared.