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The Trial
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The Trial |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
The Trial You sat before us you proclaimed innocence The lawyers all gave their stories Information pointing in opposite directions Each said it was fact We sat there watching eager, naive to legal manuvering Caught inbetween deliberate ambiguity only wanting the truth Boarding on Kafa The trial comes to life right before our eyes We acknowledge this is the best system except for capricious accusations for which we have no penalty I see now, it can work both ways Leave out a word Don't ask the right question This burden is great I listen closely our system depends on it And so you looked at us Each counslor made the case Each said it was the truth Both wanted justice Our arms were heavy as we weighed in the evidence Twelve minds seeking probity Hoping the "thief in the night" would be tranparent But, it is not that simple Relying on the evidence and in the end trusting common sense We pray for sound judgement c2002SimplyGold [This message has been edited by SimplyGold (10-01-2002 09:18 PM).] |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I wouldn't make a very good juror, it must have been tough....this is very thought provoking  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) This is so very true and saddening, sweet friend, it seems the truth is always being hidden selfishly and in result so many innocent people are harmed and even killed each year by the wrongful accusations by capital punishment which the system is so inept! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to all the innocent hurt by the guillotined truth, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
SimplyGold - I've sat in on some trials, and you have told it exactly like it is... BC |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Reasonable doubt, reasonable doubt. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have known several people who have been jurors and it can really wreak havoc with both your personal and professional lives. Because of the profession of my husband, now "was"band, I was relieved to know that I would never be called to perform this civic duty. You did a wonderful job at recreating what it was like for you as a juror. Have a great day! EA |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I've only had to serve on a jury once and can relate to this very well. When all is said and done the evidence has to be weighed. Well done! |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Thank you all for your comments. Our civic duty is very thought provoking. I'm interested in others experiences. Poetry challenge. Go Go SG |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
An excellent write, Electra... I know that everyone always complains about jury duty... but I have never had the pleasure... The only time I was summoned for it, the parties settled out of court and we were released before there was a trial... I honestly wouldn't mind sitting on a jury... I think it would be fascinating.  ~ hugs from the neighborhood garden pestLyra |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Hi Madame C. I think you would be a great juror. SG |
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