couldn't get out honestly. I did show up drunk as hell. Ya'll have a nice day. I have a 30 year background in the Military and law enforcement. There are ways to tell when people are lying, just by observing them, so that one is true. It is good to have a list of honest intel on jury duty dilemmas . I have received jury duty summons four times in the past few months. While I would love to sit on a jury, I most likely never will. In my opinion, If someone steals a candy bar, they should have their hands cut off so they don't steal again, why spend tax payer dollars jailing them, thats just silly...... and not what I want to spend my tax dollars on. Don't slam a person for knowing how to build a website for two dollars, thats impressive... .. I do not agree with Lee at all...forget obligation, who in their right mind would want to go to court and help decide the turnout of someone elses case/life if they have more important things to do. These excuses are not only funny but useful. I have something very important to do and I have jury duty for an entire week with straining hours. What kind of obligation is that? to me that is just not fair. I am ok with serving on a Jury and the idea of being chosen at random. Otherwise, you have professional juries who can be bought.. I