A lot of people try to get out of jury duty by lying. You don't have to lie; tell the judge the truth. Tell him you'd make a terrific juror because you can spot guilty people [clicks his tongue] just like that!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He jokes that admitting you want to serve on a jury is better than lying to get out of it.
- In plain terms
- Don't lie to escape jury duty; tell the truth and say you're great at judging guilt.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty about civic duty can be a humorous tool.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people avoid public service?
- Is honesty always the best policy?
Another view
Telling the truth might actually get you selected, which most people want to avoid.
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