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b_b  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is/are the most complicated emotion(s) you have ever experienced?

Oh man, I want to comment on this so bad, but I'm going to abstain for a few days. I'm sitting on a jury right now in a very serious crime. Complicated is a great way to describe my feelings.





kleinbl00  ·  4072 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Come back when you can. I've got some cool jury stories I would love to swap.

b_b  ·  4072 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Heard closing arguments today. My gut is that deliberations won't be easy. I'm looking forward to talking about it.

user-inactivated  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Wow. How free will you be to talk about that after it's over?

b_b  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Initially they just said don't discuss the case while it's ongoing. I imagine they'll give instructions when it's over. Hopefully there won't be any restrictions. It's quite interesting seeing the justice system up close, but it's challenging too. Most days are comprised of a couple hours of arguments and 5 or 6 hours sitting in the jury sequester room. That's frustrating, but it's a very serious responsibility so I don't mind that much. Plus I'm getting to read blood meridian during all the down time.

user-inactivated  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well good luck getting done with it pretty quickly, I guess I'll be interested in some sort of account afterward if you have the time.

b_b  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'm looking forward to writing about it. I wish I could go day by day and relate the new evidence. The trial is obviously public, but still there is an embargo from discussing it. It seems odd to me, because none of us can process all the information we are given on our own. Discussing is how we organize our thoughts. The law is funny. It seems to reject common sense sometimes in favor of proceduralism (not sure that's a word, but I hope it's clear what I mean).

user-inactivated  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's also archaic, as evidenced by the fact that you have access to a computer or a phone right now. In the old days high-profile jurors weren't even allowed newspapers. Maybe they need to rethink that one.