QUOTE(Callidus Thorn @ Nov 9 2013, 01:54 PM)

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 9 2013, 09:52 PM)

Now you just sound like Blackie

Pah! The Black Hand is but a hollow reflection, an empty shadow of something far greater, that he seeks to emulate, not realizing that it is far beyond his reach.

My loquacious foe...to simply give in to primal desire for revenge would be unfitting for one as far below my station as yourself.
Rather, as in the Dharma; cause and effect, of the world, your words precipitate the actions that shall lead to the the sudden demise that you shall experience with utmost agony and regret. Suicidal tendencies include taking on the Master!!
Also, I just took on the California Juror System, and won! So I do feel a little cocky...
In essence never underestimate a smartass such as myself.
So after the initial questioning and such from Judge, Defense and finally Prosecutor and as to 'why' I could not serve, primarily my Buddhist ideals do in fact require that I abstain from passing judgement on others, and that I could not deliver a verdict aside from 'No Verdict' or use my right to Juror Nullification.
The City Attorney decided to go Columbo on me, and right as he was wrapping up said: "Well...that's about it...except for...one...more....thing...JUROR31, WhenYouSaidJurorNullficationWhatDidYouMean?" Pointing at me like his name was McBadgere.
I smiled and shared a glance with the Defense Attorney and without skipping a beat.
"Juror Nullification is a right that all Jurors possess; as ruled by the Supreme Court of these United States to overthrow a conviction of 'guilty under the law' for moral and ethical considerations, as legality, morality and ethics are separate concepts."
"For example, were this the Trial of Rosa Parks, who was convicted for not giving up her seat under the Segration Laws, and was in fact 'guilty' of the offense, if; as a juror and human being, I have an ethical objection to this, I can elect to nullify the conviction. If I am placed on this panel and backed into a corner, I will use it, and I will educate my fellow jurors to its aspects."
He hid his 'Oh Crap' pretty well, but the Defense dude started laughing and the Judge was....pleasantly? surprised.
Five minutes after their sidebar I and one other Juror were excused.
Doubt they'll ask me back...because it'll just be more of the same. Plus...I actually can't pass judgement.
They seek people that they can convince...I cannot be. The last part was a parting present for making me come back in the first place and making drop yet another shift.
What? I never said I was a perfect Buddhist....