It's My Turn...

This week I am doing my civil duty.

This is my first time serving as a juror and I'm taking it seriously.

I have wanted to be on a jury ever since I started voting.

So this is exciting for me.

 Jury duty is as important to citizenship as voting  -  maybe more so.  Certainly, a citizen has more influence and power when serving as a juror than as a voter.
It is in the jury room that citizens get to actually influence the system to work toward Americans' highest commonly held political values . . .    the values we pledge to when we pledge allegiance to the flag of the of the United States of America, and the Republic to which it stands:

Liberty and Justice for All

I plan on riding the bus to downtown Seattle.

 It's about a 30 minute commute during the morning rush hour.

Which will be another exciting thing.

Never have taken the bus to Seattle.

So, what do I bring with me?

Lunch

Books

Money

Snacks

Walk Shoes

Water

and I won't leave home without Him.

Norman Rockwell, Jury Room

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~Tidbit~

 An effective juror must:
 (1) Be honest, forthcoming, and genuine;
 (2) Listen attentively and take good notes;
 (3) Ask questions if you do not understand; and
 (4) Listen to all the evidence prior to forming any conclusions about the case.

Some helpful hints:
(1) Speak loud enough for your fellow jurors to hear:
(2) No two jurors should talk at the same time. One juror should defer to the other when both want to speak;
(3)Don't be afraid to change your opinion, nor should you be afraid to hold fast your position;

Of course, these are general guidelines and you should always follow the rules of your specific jurisdiction, which will be explained to you by the judges and attorneys in your specific case.