A Wrinkle in the Justice System

A new twist on civic duty

Today’s random word is jury.

“I got a letter telling me to report for jury duty next week. And a voucher for the parking garage.”

“I’m sure it’s a mistake. Is there contact information?”

“There’s a date and the address where I report. It’s not just one day — it’s five days.”

“It won’t be hard to get out of it.”

“I’m going. I’ll leave here early, so I can get a good parking spot.”

“Mother, please. You’re too old. They don’t want a ninety-year-old woman on a jury.”

“Why not? I’m in better shape than half of Congress.”

“Okay! Okay! I give up!”