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[Karma13612]

318. A day (or 3 ) late, and a dollar short-

Hi, I was just alerted to jury duty here (Jun 23) and it was on this very topic of Bigotry.

I accepted the responsibility of serving as I always do, until I can see the meat of the conflict thru the posts that are provided.

I have a suggestion to make to the administrators or the individuals who create the format for jury service.

This specific jury service/conflict was around Christianity and bigotry. It was delving into subjects which I am just not at all comfortable debating. As a result, I selected the option to exit out of jury service. I appreciate that option.

BUT, I would very much like to ask for the ability to give my reason for exiting without completing my service. Is there a way to allow the jury service participant to give a quick comment as to why they are exiting the service and not giving a verdict.

My comment for today’s situation would have been:
I am not well enough versed in Christianity to fully appreciate what is at issue and to decide if the poster was being bigotted.

I hope the Administrators could provide us the option (strictly voluntary) to provide a reason for us exiting out of the service without giving a verdict. And also, if feasible, to even give a reason for how we voted if we did go thru with giving our verdict. Again, it could be an option, but not required.

Thanks everyone and have a great day.

Of course, those of us in NY State, might still be licking our wounds considering what SCOTUS just decided in The Rifle Association vs Bruen case. I live in NY and am feeling decidedly less safe now.