I had the privilege (yes, privilege) to report for jury duty. Our country has a great justice system that, when practiced properly, works well. I just wish it didn’t start so early in the morning. I packed my bag with a book to read, some puzzles to play, and my lunch. They say to dress appropriately for court, so I wore something business casual that was also comfortable for sitting long periods of time.
While sitting in the juror holding room, my mind went to the thought of which of two T-shirts would be more fun to wear to jury duty: one with the logo of “Love Wins” or one that states “Barbaric Grace”? (Both shirts are from the church I attend.)
Most people brought laptops or something to read or work on. The court also provides magazines and books if you need something. Some people talked with their neighbors a bit. Thankfully, no one talked loudly on a cell phone for an extended period of time. It was kind of fun to watch various people.
One guy brought in a newspaper and read it for a while. He got up for a short break and to go get a drink. Before leaving, he wrote his name on his newspaper. While he was away, another guy sits down at the small table and starts to read the paper. The first guy somes back to claim his paper, so the second guy gives it to him. Guy #1 finished reading the paper, and then takes it to put it on a bookshelf twenty feet away instead of giving it to guy #2 who is sitting at the same table. A third gentleman sitting nearby has his number called, so he gives his paper to guy #2, who thanks him.
Sounds like “Love Wins” to me.
