tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post6435950281669200701..comments2024-03-27T04:52:58.987-07:00Comments on The Warp and the Weft: Lost at SeaKaari Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03564314742538661701noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-29404956291508076422012-04-22T10:04:57.785-07:002012-04-22T10:04:57.785-07:00I served on a Federal Grand Jury for a year. Durin...I served on a Federal Grand Jury for a year. During this time, my mother was battling lung cancer, my wages were garnished because I was paid a stipend plus gas since it was a 200 mile round trip, and I was teaching with lesson plans, etc. A mess... but I learned a lot.<br />Good Luck!!Labbiegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-42384245452891095582012-04-20T04:14:36.150-07:002012-04-20T04:14:36.150-07:00A few years back I served on the Grand Jury - ever...A few years back I served on the Grand Jury - every Friday for two months - where we decided if there was enough evidence to send cases to trial. It is indeed compelling to see our system in action. It is also heart-wrenching to see what humans are capable of. I look back on the experience with very mixed emotions as I imagine you will as well. It's hard to shake certain images from your mind - I know. Hang in there and know that at least we have system in place - however flawed it sometimes feels. I think of those countries where they simply throw away the key.Tracy Altierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365478637425591170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-81139572112248331392012-04-20T01:44:41.821-07:002012-04-20T01:44:41.821-07:00Kaari, a comment from downunder where the jury sys...Kaari, a comment from downunder where the jury system also works. A friend with all others on a jury knew without a doubt that the person was guilty but there was a legal technicality so he went free. Anger, raw emotions from a group which you get to know. Know you have the inner strength to stand for your principles & justice for ALL.<br />Keep on.Zuzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437121167026489077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-65972013865451128022012-04-19T17:43:37.457-07:002012-04-19T17:43:37.457-07:00I have been on a few juries - it is hard but impor...I have been on a few juries - it is hard but important work. Thanks for serving!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951927006136277731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-54933305020235982452012-04-19T16:51:31.845-07:002012-04-19T16:51:31.845-07:00I have been on a few juries, one of which ended in...I have been on a few juries, one of which ended in a situation where only one person thought the accused was innocent "because he looks like such a nice man"'. That was one of the most frustrating experiences of my life. I hope you all find a better resolution.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15828295048587876701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-67810828314916901712012-04-19T13:45:20.037-07:002012-04-19T13:45:20.037-07:00I have just finished two weeks on jury service. W...I have just finished two weeks on jury service. What I heard sickened me and heard and learnt things about life I would never thought I would. Having trouble getting the face of the evil man out of my head. Fortunately all 12 jurors were unanimous on all 11 charges. Hope it ends for you soonElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497576395358341846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-43705362329844697932012-04-19T10:57:55.466-07:002012-04-19T10:57:55.466-07:00I hope that everything with the case is resolved s...I hope that everything with the case is resolved soon. I was called once, but I got to the court house and they had already resolved the problem. My ex-finance, on the other hand, got stuck on a jury for six months. He wasn't a happy camper.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792171420098351093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-18004863885706698472012-04-19T10:41:58.966-07:002012-04-19T10:41:58.966-07:00I keep a list of quotes which resonate with me and...I keep a list of quotes which resonate with me and the one which I thought best fit the circumstance in which you find yourself at the moment is a quote that I actually have on the signature of my email and it is by your president, Barrack Obama "We are the change that we seek". Be strong Kaari - what you are doing is important and worth the struggle.cestcheesepleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391209155036612349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20246519.post-32047978677510274052012-04-19T09:42:45.346-07:002012-04-19T09:42:45.346-07:00Rest assured that sometimes coming to the right de...Rest assured that sometimes coming to the right decision takes time. You are there to find an outcome for the victim which in some cases is no longer able to speak for themselves...<br />Trust your good judgment.<br />SusanSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.com