Sep. 28th, 2007

Jury Duty

Sep. 28th, 2007 12:44 pm
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A week or so ago I was called for Jury Duty again. Fourth time I think. On all previous occasions I've not been able to attend because of work reasons, but right now my work situation is fluid enough that I could have gone and it might have been interesting. Or it could have been four days of waiting and one trial about unpaid parking fines.

This became rambly thoughts about crime and social justice )
Frankly I think a lot of idiots out there could use a thwack across the ear. I'm by no means claiming that prison is a "holiday camp" but it's not entirely a punishment for many people who's home life is full of fear and uncertainty (unless they re-open Freo Prison - now that was one nasty place all round). I do not have a solution.

I know you can't reveal case details, but what jury duty experiences can you share? Do my attitudes appall you? I am, after all, white, middle class, educated, privileged etc and very aware of how my upbringing (and seven years of daily exposure to a deeply unpleasant eastern suburb) has shaped my attitudes. I guess this is White Guilt.
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Cally lost her lunch again today so I called the vet, hoping to discontinue the antibiotics and keep the anti-inflammatories.
Slightly less gory medical details than last time, but stuff I want to keep track of. )

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