[Frierlovene]

So, I had to report for jury duty. It was a criminal case.

Approximately 30 citizens were called up to fill 8 slots- 6 jurors and 2 alternates.
Each prospective juror is interviewed by the trial lawyers as they look for reasons the candidate may not rule in their favor. I really did not go into it with too much thought about what was happening but now I can see the angles they play.

I was questioned on nearly every aspect of my life. Especially the prosecutor, who dug pretty well into where I lived, worked, hobbies, thoughts on criminal justice system, etc. I answered truthfully and plainly on the questions.

I was excused from the duty.

As I left, I was thinking that there must be few people who would be as attentive, fair and carefully analyzing the evidence presented. Then it struck me. They did not want that. Both sides of lawyers want people who are easily swayed! They wanted mindless mush heads that they could fill with some emotional image while pretending to seek justice.

I guess I was silly thinking that justice and fairness was the aim of the court.