Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Jury
Jury, n. A number of person appointed by a court to assist the attorneys in preventing law from degenerating into justice.
2006 Update: A panel of peers empowered to determine guilt and fate by the Nielsen Company.
12 Angry Men IS good. Jury on Court TV: one of six or two of twelve are giving interviews before the evidence is cold. Jury in real court: six or twelve people who have the seriousness of the job much on their minds. I'd rather not be judged. xoxo
Jury: A group of untrained people sleeping through DNA evidence explanation and finally deciding guilt or innocence based on who has the most attractive lawyer.
(I was an alternate juror in a murder trial several years ago. Talk about yesterday's word, tedium! I had to sit through it all knowing that the only way I'd get to vote on the matter would be for one of the main jurors to have a heart attack or something.)
Jury: As we have seen in recent times a jury is a group of people who are way too often influenced more by fame and power than by what is logically the whole truth.
Jury: Twelve people of average ignorance. (Herbert Spencer)
I've always said that if I were to be tried for a crime, and I was innocent of that crime, I would want my case to be heard by a Judge only. If I were guilty, I'd want a jury.
Jury,n. 1. A group of persons sworn to reach a verdict after first indulging in tax-payer paid hotel rooms (see: sequestering), free munchies, and various other perks. 2. Twelve idiots (plus alternates) who believed the glove didn't fit so they must acquit.
Jamie Dawn, definitely guilty! There is simply NO DEFENSE for skipping you. Don't even try the Twinkie Defense Doug. I suggest you plead guilty and pray for a lesser sentence.
Oh, glory! Jamie Dawn, I'm sorry and throw myself on the mercy of the court, such an interesting comment, too! Seems like you found your own way to Frost's destination. I guess that's the only way to make murder dull.
Karma, whose moment of Glory?
Well, JD, my peer Sar votes your way.
There's peer number 2, Squaregirl finds for the plaintiff.
Et tu, Ariella? Juror number three finds the defendant guilty.
I should hang. I ask no mercy. Jamie Dawn, I'm sorry for what you and your family have gone through.
Your pleas have not fallen on deaf ears, nor do I possess a heart of stone. You are forgiven. But should it happen again, you know how the jury will decide!
Jury: Name of a new reality TV program in which 11 people are shut up in a room, each trying to work out a book on their experiences.
ReplyDelete"A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer."
ReplyDeleteRobert Frost
Jury: Subjective justice at its best. Also the inspiration for one of my favorite films of all time, 12 Angry Men.
ReplyDelete12 Angry Men IS good. Jury on Court TV: one of six or two of twelve are giving interviews before the evidence is cold. Jury in real court: six or twelve people who have the seriousness of the job much on their minds. I'd rather not be judged. xoxo
ReplyDeleteJury, n. An instance of diaspora in the realm of the abstract, where justice is displaced by celebrity worship.
ReplyDeleteJury: A group of untrained people sleeping through DNA evidence explanation and finally deciding guilt or innocence based on who has the most attractive lawyer.
ReplyDelete(I was an alternate juror in a murder trial several years ago. Talk about yesterday's word, tedium! I had to sit through it all knowing that the only way I'd get to vote on the matter would be for one of the main jurors to have a heart attack or something.)
Jury: As we have seen in recent times a jury is a group of people who are way too often influenced more by fame and power than by what is logically the whole truth.
ReplyDeleteJury, Richard;one of my favorite detectives :-)
ReplyDelete(Martha Grimes)
Having served jury duty once, I'm not sure that I would ever leave my fate to a similar group!
ReplyDeleteIndie, how about one where people have to read them?
ReplyDeleteGreat quote, Minka.
Good movie, Sar.
In that case, Mireille you shoud quit sticking your tongue out at the police.
Duxfine, I feel myself joinging that very diaspora.
Alice, with a jury of bloggers you could get away with murder or ludeness.
Who, Kyahgirl?
Hahaha, Dddragon. You know I've been on a jury. Registered to vote almost 20 years. Apparently a lot of people had the same thought.
Jury: Twelve people of average ignorance. (Herbert Spencer)
ReplyDeleteI've always said that if I were to be tried for a crime, and I was innocent of that crime, I would want my case to be heard by a Judge only. If I were guilty, I'd want a jury.
who?
ReplyDeleteRichard Jury
I read the early books in the series band kind of lost touch for a few years.
I have a couple lined up in my 'books in waiting' closet :-)
of course that is 'and' not 'band' :-)
ReplyDeleteI stick my tongue out at the police while Jim sits beside me at the wheel, hissing, "Act natural! Act natural!" xoxo
ReplyDeleteJury, n. 1. A group of persons sworn to reach a verdict after first indulging in tax-payer paid hotel rooms (see: sequestering), free munchies, and various other perks. 2. Twelve idiots (plus alternates) who believed the glove didn't fit so they must acquit.
ReplyDeleteHurray, the blogqueen returns! TLP, If I were rich I'd want a judge and a jury if famous.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kyahgirl. Those look like fun books.
Haha, Actonbell. I've always wanted to be a juror. Sigh. I get another chance in March.
Mireille, sticking your tongue out at cops is natural for some people.
TLM, what kind of munchies?
This isn't mine, but it fits:
ReplyDeletejury - A group of your peers who weren't intelligent enough to get out of jury duty.
You SKIPPED me!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to be tried by a jury of your peers, if any peers can be found.
a dozen blokes in a moment of glory
ReplyDeleteI say he's guilty, JD!
ReplyDeleteJamie Dawn, definitely guilty! There is simply NO DEFENSE for skipping you.
ReplyDeleteDon't even try the Twinkie Defense Doug. I suggest you plead guilty and pray for a lesser sentence.
Guilty!!
ReplyDeleteTake him down,
and may god have mercy on his soul.
Those would be my peers, Poobah.
ReplyDeleteOh, glory! Jamie Dawn, I'm sorry and throw myself on the mercy of the court, such an interesting comment, too! Seems like you found your own way to Frost's destination. I guess that's the only way to make murder dull.
Karma, whose moment of Glory?
Well, JD, my peer Sar votes your way.
There's peer number 2, Squaregirl finds for the plaintiff.
Et tu, Ariella? Juror number three finds the defendant guilty.
I should hang. I ask no mercy. Jamie Dawn, I'm sorry for what you and your family have gone through.
I always love to read your posts AND the comments that ensue.. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Em. And I'm always deleted when you do.
ReplyDeleteA test group in an experiment to see if Justice is just blind, or deaf, dumb and learning disabled as well.
ReplyDeleteYour pleas have not fallen on deaf ears, nor do I possess a heart of stone. You are forgiven.
ReplyDeleteBut should it happen again, you know how the jury will decide!
Weirsdo, I can't hear you. Who turned off the lights?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jamie Dawn. I renounce my evil and neglectful ways.
jury-future authors and television pundits
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