want out of Jury duty. I have been called at least 9 times. I was forced to go when my kids where little I was a stay at home mom in a new city. They said they had a list of child care providers. Rather than leave my kids with a stranger my husband had to take off work. The kids are grown and I am still being harrassed with this. I sell Avon now so I will love money maybe even customers because of jury duty. I think if in a lifetime you have to do this 5 times whether you are chosen for a jury or not, They should have to leave you alone. Having read some comments, I must agree to those who mention Jury is an important civil duty to individuals. Yes we all need to take part in improving the communities. But the point of this article, the author is not even forcing you to do anything, if you know what I mean. No one, NO ONE is forcing pistol into your forehead and bossing you around, okay? It does not matter, however, whether the author brought up those negative practices, righteous citizens will still remain righteous, same goes for unrighteous ones (those who wish to avoid doing anything in life aka *lazy*). One does not simply change just by glancing through, and no one can change a person. Only one can change himself. In the end, please refrain from flaming and believe in what