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Nice idea Clipper, but it would never float. Most Senior Citizens here just don't want to be bothered, less alone volunteering for something and go through a screening process. I've been told by many that they've done their duty already...now it's someone else's turn.

It would be nice, are they going to get paid more then $5 a day? That is what some states give, not even enough to pay for the parking.:-1

Clipper wrote: How do we know it won't work unless it is tried? Anything is better than what we have now I figger.....
When Seniors are called for duty here, they try one way or the other to get out it. They just don't want to be bothered. Free pick up and delivery is already instilled here, regardless if they are handicapped...they can be transported and helped to motivate around. Whoppie do is their response to what they would get paid. Medical testing and evaluations....they are progged and probed enough, why would they want to go through more of it. IMHO....it won't float.

I think it's a great idea! And it wouldn't need to be limited to seniors, then they can leave those of us that don't wish to be jurors alone!

Clipper wrote: If the Seniors were to be paid $100 per day for their Jury Service methinks many would have a great change of heart....especially if that money was tax-free.......
Doesn't the County seat have to fund this? Would taxpayers be willing to go along with this? :-3

Not sure I would want to spend my precious retirement days sitting in a court room...interesting idea though.

I really like your idea hunny... and if it would hunt, I'd say that dog should make up 50% of the jury... many criminals are young, and they must be judged by a jury of their peers. Someone over a certain age may not even understand the "Modern" circumstances of the crime. Great idea though!

Clipper wrote: Didja miss the word "volunteer" that I put inta the 1st post?:D


Nope

Clipper wrote: :yh_rotfl


Great way to lose those pounds Clipper....don't hurt your hand thumping the floor though..

At age 71 I certainly qualify as a senior. I have always wanted to serve on a jury, but alas, have been called upon 10 times over the years but never selected. BTW---most of my peer group would love to serve on a jury.

If I were a 30 year old defendant I would not like a jury of geriatric citizens deciding my fate. Seniors may have the life experiences and hopefully the wisdom that may go with it, but unfortunately are also pretty set in their thinking and in my view, may lack objectivity.