Summons for Jury Duty (Federal)....HELP!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by razorduck

Nothing else matters if it is conducted in English. Most government agencies either post signs in foreign languages or are required to get interpreters...

Fine, but there isn't a federal court in this country that's gonna conduct business in anything but English.

Using multi-languages in official cappasities will divide this country even more. I got NO problem with immigration. AT ALL. We all came from somewhere. (Legaly I hope) But I believe in English as the official language. Multi-linguism is fine, but we must maintain unity at our official levels. And this country was founded in a language, ideal, and border. It should never change from that.

[toesuf94]

Can you obtain a Klan robe or dress up as a White Supremist/Hitler? Or perhaps a "Timothy McVeigh for President" shirt is in order?

Tough break.

[razorduck]

Originally Posted by PQ

Fine, but there isn't a federal court in this country that's gonna conduct business in anything but English.

Using multi-languages in official cappasities will divide this country even more. I got NO problem with immigration. AT ALL. We all came from somewhere. (Legaly I hope) But I believe in English as the official language. Multi-linguism is fine, but we must maintain unity at our official levels. And this country was founded in a language, ideal, and border. It should never change from that.

I agree. But there are plenty of people with SSI#'s and Fed and State benefits that don't speak a lick of English. Some of these people are eligible to vote, so they must be citizens and therefore eligible for jury duty. I'm just saying what is a question like that doing on a form for duty. The form is in English but I'm sure they are printed in other languages also if they are needed. If I were one these people, would I be excused because I don't speak English? Maybe I need to get Rosetta Stone and become fluent in German so I can be excused from this process.

I believe that English should be used not only in official capacities, but for daily private transactions too. But the forefathers purposely left out an official language in the U.S. Constitution. There is no officially recognized language in the U.S.of A..

[PQ]

Originally Posted by razorduck

I agree. But there are plenty of people with SSI#'s and Fed and State benefits that don't speak a lick of English. Some of these people are eligible to vote, so they must be citizens and therefore eligible for jury duty. I'm just saying what is a question like that doing on a form for duty. The form is in English but I'm sure they are printed in other languages also if they are needed. If I were one these people, would I be excused because I don't speak English? Maybe I need to get Rosetta Stone and become fluent in German so I can be excused from this process.

I believe that English should be used not only in official capacities, but for daily private transactions too. But the forefathers purposely left out an official language in the U.S. Constitution. There is no officially recognized language in the U.S.of A..

AAAAAaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIGHT. I gotcha.... I see your point now. Why do they get to stay away from jury duty just becasue they 'Can't' speak English......

Damn. I never thought about that. That's BS.

Again, I say you should HAVE to speak it at some level to gain citizenship. And if you can't, there should be some penalty if you can't live up to your obligations as a citizen. Seems like they are giving them a pass.

Dude. Check the NO box.

[razorduck]

Originally Posted by PQ

AAAAAaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIGHT. I gotcha.... I see your point now. Why do they get to stay away from jury duty just becasue they 'Can't' speak English......

Damn. I never thought about that. That's BS.

Again, I say you should HAVE to speak it at some level to gain citizenship. And if you can't, there should be some penalty if you can't live up to your obligations as a citizen. Seems like they are giving them a pass.

Dude. Check the NO box.

I would but I only speak English and after signing, I would have perjured myself (and we all know how painful that can be). Yes, I only speak English, Southern English but....hey...wait...can my Southern drawl get me outta this???

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by PQ

Dude. Check the NO box.

... But if he checks tho NO box, that means he understood the question and can read english....


he's screwed

[PQ]

Originally Posted by razorduck

....hey...wait...can my Southern drawl get me outta this???

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

... But if he checks tho NO box, that means he understood the question and can read english....


he's screwed

[Mr Twisty]

Reminds me of a cop. Pulls me over, says, "Got any I.D.?" I said, "Bout whut?"

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

... But if he checks tho NO box, that means he understood the question and can read english....


he's screwed

Screw it, just check all the boxes and see what happens.

If I recall correctly, my mom got out of it simply by saying she didn't understand anything that was going on and acting completely confused.

She was selected again recently but I don't know if she ever ended up having to go or not. She said she was going to use the "They all deserve to die" method.

[Mr Twisty]

"Ya'll got an eeelectric chair? I wanna sit in it!"

[ron10]

never heard of jury duty lasting for 2 months.we have it for 1 week here.how do they expect for some one to be off work 2 months?

[buzzy56]

When the defense lawyer questions you for fitness for duty state "aren't all individuals guilty until proven innocent " you will be gone in a second.Guaranteed

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

was it received certified mail???


If not, who's to know if you ever got it!!

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

was it received certified mail???


If not, who's to know if you ever got it!!

#1 rule, don't go and get any register mail you are not pre aware of that its coming.

ITS NEVER GOOD NEWS, just a tacit to get proof you read whatever.

And if its really important, they will try different routes.