Jury Duty

I reported for jury duty today, and though I wasn't selected to serve, I did get to hear a bunch of people interviewed by the judge and lawyers and it was pretty entertaining.

The case was about a dispute between parking lot owner and a parking lot operator. One of the potential jurors said she couldn't be fair because she was morally opposed to large surface parking lots because they are a poor use of space, are bad for the environment and encourage car-dependence. Man, if you ever want to get out of jury duty...take that approach. The judge asked her to leave before the lawyers even got a chance. It was great. I thought if I got called up, I might agree with her.

No Wayne Trent bolts in my courtroom, but Kirstie Alley did show up to do her duty--only in LA!

I also made it to the new Pirate bar downtown for a GREAT lunch. Veggie Reuben--what a good idea!