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Fri Oct-14-05 12:30 AM
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Any great ideas for avoiding jury duty? |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:31 AM
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1. Oh, just serve. It won't kill you. |
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And you most likely won't be seated on a jury.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:35 AM
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5. Remember that courthouse shooting in Georgia? |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:38 AM
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10. Yes. Just take some meth to courthouse to calm the killers. |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:33 AM
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2. Why do you want to avoid it? |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:37 AM
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9. Actually, I'm not trying to... |
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just creating a thread to go with the 'how to get out of a speeding ticket' thread...
:hi:
Sorry.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:40 AM
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I've always _wanted_ jury duty, but was never called because I was a journalist when I lived in the states. :cry:
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:42 AM
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19. Oh--I'm sorry, Heidi! |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:45 AM
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Innocent people get sent to their deaths in this country, or get sent to prison for life, over POT.
It is up to us to stop it.
Jury duty is no laughing matter.
Thanks,
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:46 AM
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I was never called for jury duty because I was a journalist . . . but I would have gladly served. I've known people who ended up in prison because their jury was comprised of "letter of the law" folks who gave no thought to the "spirit of the law," and I don't think justice is confined to judges, lawyers, etc. We the people are central to the cause of justice.
Sorry. I so strongly believe in this that it makes me ranty.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:48 AM
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27. No need to apologize. |
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That's why you are here with us, because you believe in 'true' justice. :patriot:
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:34 AM
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3. Nope. That is why they call it "duty." |
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It is a part of citizenship. Remember?
Don't even try to get out of it.
You might end up saving someone's ass, or saving their life, or doing justice.
These people in court ARE AT THE MERCY OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND UNLIKE YOU IN THIS COUNTRY.
Get your shit together and do it. It is the ultimate.
Don't you ever watch the movies? I can't believe this.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:34 AM
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4. Tell them you are a freelance reporter |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:40 AM
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The only time I got as far as voir dire, there was a question that prompted me to say I was a working journalist. I was later excused, but for some other reason. I think they just got their 12, and I was one of those left hanging.
That said, I'd rather embrace the opportunity to watch first-hand the system at work.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:36 AM
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6. My friend avoided it by showing up and being totally honest...saying |
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that she has no faith in the justice system, that she knew someone who was unfairly prosecuted and that thousands of innocent people are in jail for things they did not do. And that the justice you get is determined by how expensive of a lawyer you can hire. And.... she was dismissed.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:38 AM
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13. They can't HANDLE the truth..... |
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...good idea. Honesty is always the best policy. Tell it like it is. I like that...
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:50 AM
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30. Exactly, the truth is so simple. So many times, we connive and |
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Edited on Fri Oct-14-05 12:52 AM by henslee
overthink and it leads to a disconnection. I mean, look at yesterday's big event -- the phony bush teleconference. These folks were so wrapped up in a contrived act of deception -- it utterly backfired. I think the public are not so troubled by an act of deception by the Administration than by an act of decepetion clumbsily executed. To execute it as badly as they did, is truly worrisome. We like our bullshit clean and seamless.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:36 AM
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7. The one time I was called in for jury duty |
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When asked if I had any objections to serving, I answered, "I don't trust the cops here. I think they lie."
I was excused.
I was only 19 years old and very naive at the time, and had been harrassed by the cops in the little town where I was living...sexually harrassed. Sure, I was a dancer hippie chick (the early '70s) wearing short short cutoffs that were also slit up the side and halter tops, but that seemed to be OK with the asshole cops who thought it was fun to stop me and act like they had business with me.
It was my special little get back time that day in court :)
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:40 AM
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15. LMAO! A friend of mine got out in a similiar fashion |
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I thought she was exaggerating...
She said she told them she mistrusts cops, the justice system, the legal system, doesn't believe in the death penalty or capital punishment.
She said it seemed they couldn't wait to get rid of her! :rofl: She said the bailiffs and others on the jury looked at her 'uneasily'. She happily walked out!
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:03 AM
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:37 AM
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8. "The trick to beating jury duty is... |
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Edited on Fri Oct-14-05 12:39 AM by drhilarius
to say your prejudice against all races." -Homer Simpson
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:41 AM
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Homer is wise beyond his animated years.
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Chances are you won't get picked.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:38 AM
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12. Show up looking like a biker, hippie, ect. |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:39 AM
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14. show up wearing your clothes inside out and mumble a lot |
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...and pull peanut butter from your pants and eat it. They won't know it's peanut butter! LOL!
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:42 AM
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18. Learn to speak Swahili |
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and only speak Swahili at the courthouse!
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:44 AM
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Shu malkum? Shu mal al-Arabi?
Ooskotu!
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:21 AM
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you speak Arabic? How very cool!
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:25 AM
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48. Aiowa. Ana tecki Arabi. |
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Ana sakne fil Quds santan oo jozi min hunak!
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Bas bekkish ishi zift en al Arabi, habibi.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:42 AM
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:44 AM
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20. When you see the defendant say, "Hey buddy! Long time no see!" |
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:46 AM
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
...and the winner is, HeyHey by a nose!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:05 AM
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:45 AM
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22. Whenever they ask you a question |
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Pound your fist on the table and yell, "Fry the bastard!" Your stay will be a short one.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:50 AM
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:52 AM
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31. No. Just tell the truth and serve if they pick you. |
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Why not?
I've been called 4 times, served once.
I'm glad I did it.
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Fri Oct-14-05 12:53 AM
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32. I was only called once.. |
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For the Kip Kinkle(?sp) murder at Thurston High. He also killed his parents. He plead guilty the morning of his jury selection. I made 19$ for showing up for the selection.
In hindsight that sounds cold. But I know one of the kids that was shot. He was in a band with my friend Joe.. They played when Clinton payed a visit.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:05 AM
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40. Thanks for putting things into perspective |
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The Lounge gets a bit silly sometimes, as it should.
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Fri Oct-14-05 03:04 AM
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70. The lounge needs to be silly.. |
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We would blow up the internet if we couldn't get odd. And the last thing we need is members blowing up all over the place.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:10 AM
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42. Maybe it's just me, but I think it's a disservice to justice |
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to avoid jury duty. Also, I wonder whether it's illegal to lie when you're questioned about your motivation for not wanting or being able to serve. (This isn't a slap at bliss_eternal; it's just my opinion.)
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:13 AM
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did you see above when I said this was a bunk thread--I just posted it as a parallel to the one about how to get out of a speeding ticket?
I hope so! In other words, I'm not serious, and several of the posters here, get that...some think it is, but I'm not going to correct everyone after I already posted that it was a parrallel thread. Just making sure you know that. :hug:
:hi:
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:17 AM
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45. I understand that it's sort of a copycat thread . . . |
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I just can't believe how many progressives think it's OK to lie to get out of possible jury duty, or even try to avoid jury duty except under extraordinary circumstances. I swear, I'm mystified by this.
I have no beef with you, bliss_eternal. You're jake with me. :pals:
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:hug: :pals: :hug: :grouphug: :pals:
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:33 AM
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51. Bliss, please accept my apology. |
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I have strong, personal feelings about juries and jury duty. You made a copycat thread and I took it too seriously. Sorry.
I hope you can forgive me.
Floog
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:36 AM
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I love the lounge :)
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:38 AM
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55. And the Lounge loves you, BigMcLargehuge. |
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Hugfest! Pillow fight! Wedgies all around! :rofl:
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:40 AM
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56. no no!!!! the new welding isn't set yet! |
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and I can't have my ass stolen again!!!
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Fri Oct-14-05 02:26 AM
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66. I suspect you're just making excuses |
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to avoid jury duty. :rofl:
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Fri Oct-14-05 02:52 AM
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67. Thank God SOMEONE loves him.... |
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I can't stand the guy. His feet stink and he drinks cheap ass beer in the mod forum (if he shared, that might alter my opinion a bit, but he's too busy locking threads and toasting his own prowess to buy a round for the house!).
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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he locked my goodnatured Floogeldy ribbing thread!
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Fri Oct-14-05 05:34 AM
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Jeez - that McWhatever guy has NO sense of humor, huh?
;)
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Fri Oct-14-05 05:17 AM
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71. Of course, Floogeldy-- |
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I wasn't angry at you, just confused how I was upsetting you. But I do understand. We ALL have our hot button issues.
I'm very sorry as well--I had no intention of upsetting anyone, least of all you or Heidi. Had I known it would, I wouldn't have started such a thread, even as a joke. I hope you know I mean this sincerely.
I appreciate your apology--no hard feelings here, whatsoever.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:41 AM
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57. And my learn Swahili was a joke |
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And I posted it after I had read that this is a CC thread.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:26 AM
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49. Have you no sense of humor? |
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We progressives believe in our Judicial system. It was a JOKE.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:35 AM
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53. If you'd been around longer, you'd know that I _do_ have |
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a sense of humor, liberaltrucker. However, if we progressives are going to lie about something, our efforts would be better spent lying in order to be selected for jury duty, rather than lying to avoid it.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:48 AM
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62. Thank you, Heidi, for your kind words and support. |
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I think we must be two peas in a pod in this thread when it comes to the seriousness of jury duty.
I think, however, Bliss didn't mean it as seriously as I reacted and I have apologized. You really have a way with words, Heidi, and I think your posts in this thread go a long way in educating people and making them think about the importance of the jury system, which can ultimately be our last wall of protection.
As usual,
Your pal, Floog.
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Fri Oct-14-05 02:00 AM
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64. Go to bed, ya big galoot. |
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There are windmills to joust with, even on Fridays. :hug:
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65. I always wondered how to spell "galoot" |
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:43 AM
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59. I really enjoyed jury duty. But now that I'm in law school I'll never |
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61. Welcome to DU, Scoots. |
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:47 AM
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60. I was only called once. |
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The paperwork I had to fill out asked if any of my family were in jail or something like that. I can't remember the exact question. One of my brothers was in jail at the time. I answered yes. I was released in the first bunch, never asked any questions except the paperwork. Never been called again. I find that curious. If that was the reason, it's bullshit.
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Fri Oct-14-05 05:19 AM
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72. Are you serious? That IS bullshit! |
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How dare they discriminate against you, because a family member incarcerated.
:mad: That's not cool.
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Fri Oct-14-05 01:50 AM
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63. Tell them that you will do all you can to put black people behind bars. |
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You'll be excused immediately.
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