Comments on: And Justice for All

By: TCho

TCho — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:18:57 +0000

Your first sentence reminds me of the time when I saw David Letterman call some random pay phone here in NY and the guy answered “Hello? This is New York.” It was so funny. Like the mayor had just told this guy to answer for the entire city.
I had jury duty last year and actually loved it. I was picked for a 5 day trial and the whole process was really interesting to participate in particularly when we deliberated. Our lawyers had done a good job of getting a really diverse group, and if I had made more of an effort, I probably would have even gotten to be friends with some of them. Anyway, I know it’s a strange thing to say, but I really enjoyed it. Then again, my company was still paying my salary and I got to leave jury duty everyday at 3PM.

By: FiorelloLaGuardia

FiorelloLaGuardia — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 02:07:22 +0000

The stocks or the scarlet letter? Pffft- those punishments are waaaaay too moderate. I say…how about tying the guilty one to the grist mill a la the biblical Samson? Now people from that era really, really knew about punishment….(just kidding Jenny, honest….seriously…)

By: Strode

Strode — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 23:28:01 +0000

You go do your civic duty, SuperJuror! *Looks on, in starry-eyed admiration*

By: jill

jill — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:21:58 +0000

Um. Jenny? Can I have your autograph? Because after you become a big, famous juror, you might not remember me. And then one day in the future, when I’m standing (accused) before your jury box, I’ll have something in hand to remind you of the salad days. Then you’ll get weepy-eyed and remember your roots and acquit me out of sheer gratitude. Thanks!

By: Omar

Omar — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:17:37 +0000

I myself like Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Vincent D’Onofrio is like Columbo, only every so often I get a flash from him of “Edgar” from Men In Black. Disturbing…

My wife’s 25% Irish, 10% more than Rolling Meadows, and I refer to her as Paddy O’Wife on my blog. I didn’t realize there was a template for Irish names.

Last I heard, the O’Wifes had settled their feud with the O’Dougalls. The O’Dougalls, ever the angry bunch, are now picking on the McLeprechauns. Next on the feudin’ list: The Charms, especially that smug celebrity boy of theirs, Lucky.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:12:49 +0000

V: I didn't know that - so then what % of the population is Elf?

R: I thought I asked you to never again speak his name in my presence. Now I miss him. I miss him bad.

S, K: Wait a minute! Are you two telling me that not only do they feed me, but they pay me for this, too? God, I love this country!

By: kris

kris — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:47:17 +0000

And Rolling Meadows is just a heartbeat away from IKEA. Spend that compensation check on your way home!

By: shari

shari — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:39:09 +0000

The devil, ye say? And I’ll bet they’ll provide you a really yummy sandwich too, on stale, white bread if you deliberate through the lunch hour…further proof of Chicago’s undying love.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:58:24 +0000

What if the defendant is OrangeHat?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:43:20 +0000

Dear Jenny,
Rolling Meadows is a lovely suburb, but according to the most recent U.S. census figures, only 15% of its residents are Irish. Isn’t civic duty fun though?
Love,
Vivian