I recently completed my jury duty and it was quite an experience. I now have a better understanding of the justice system and how it works. Ten other strangers and I were locked into a room for deliberations after two weeks of evidence, witnesses and testimonies. Up until that moment, we only knew each other by our juror numbers despite having spent two weeks together. How fascinating that eleven strangers from different walks of life would be put together to determine the fate of the accused. It was a good mix of people. We each represented different facets of society and therefore different perspectives on the case. Our different experiences, knowledge, and priorities also allowed for greater depth in the exploration of the issues. Fortunately, we all came to the same verdict, though we did so through different avenues. We can leave this courthouse knowing that we tried to be as fair as possible.
