talbotlucas.org: a word to the wise is sufficient

I don't think it's so new--it seems to have been building for quite some time--but I have to agree with Seth Godin. He writes about his experience at jury duty, an experience and observations that are, I think, fairly common. I know I've witnessed these same things each time I've gone for jury duty.

The last time I went for jury duty, the judge listened to excuse after excuse as those being questioned explained why they couldn't participate, or didn't want to, or shouldn't be selected. He finally reminded those in the jury pool that as Americans, they really only have three opportunities (or obligations, depending on the perspective) as citizens: to vote, to pay taxes, and to participate in the jury system. Only three, and for some that's too much of a burden, which is really sad.