[sarasmom]

This is the predictable result when the jury pool consists of people who "were not savvy enough" to "get out" of jury duty.

I find it amusing to hear the screeches and groans from "conservatives" who avoid the very minute civic duties required of members of this society, then B&M that the entire legal system is going downhill.

Are we all supposed to pretend it is unrelated?

[KCmark]

Too many "Just Damns" buried responses. A slow developing thread, but a nice discussion.

I find it amusing to hear the screeches and groans from "conservatives" who avoid the very minute civic duties required of members of this society, then B&M that the entire legal system is going downhill.

Exactly. I see it the same as the "shareholders" argument. You can't convince me jury notices are only sent to liberals. A lot of shares are held by 401Ks, and the people owning them are paying attention to the other aspects of their life more than the proxy vote in the mail.

Just like shareholders can supposedly fire the CEO, surely a business can negotiate firing clauses. You can't blame people for seeking the best deal.

BTW, I believe in union and non-union companies. It takes both.