Dodged a Bullet

Jury duty was on my "to do list" today. Five years ago, when I last served, I really did not want to go. I had five children at home, none of whom was old enough to babysit, so Wingnut had to take leave and stayed home with them. I ended up really enjoying myself. I actually served on a small claims jury and in the end I was truly happy I served.

This time around, I was once again dreading jury duty. I did not want to get up at 6 am and spend my morning sitting in the courthouse. Why is it we all want our rights, but when it comes to our responsibilities as citizens we drag our feet? Thankfully, the message on the petit court's answering machine excused my group for today. I know I should feel bad for not being called. I just don't. I'm a terrible, terrible citizen.