The US Judicial System
Whenever I heard the words “Jury Duty,” I used to cringe just like many other Americans. But as I went through the Jury Selection process, I observed exactly how the US Judicial System relies on it’s diverse citizens and permanent residents to provide an important service for people involved in litigation. My opinion towards Jury Duty has changed from disdain to that of an inconvenience.
People are suing too much and have adopted a frivilous attitude for bringing a case into court for the goal of possibly winning a monetary sum. But for the true disputes that contain valid points and arguments affecting society, the jury selection process is extremely important for a fair verdict at the end of a case. I never thought about it until now, but if I was either a plantiff or a defendant, I know I’d want a fair and impartial jury.
In spite of it all, I tried my best to avoid being picked for a case. Hehe…
