Forum Jury Duty

October, 1994

Dianna Brandborg of Shady Shore, Texas was perfectly willing to serve on a jury, but she didn't think she should have to answer every query on the 100-item questionnaire she was given. She felt that the state and those sitting in court did not have the right to know her income, her religion, her politics, what books she reads or the TV shows she watches. She did not answer 12 items, crossing them out with the notation "not applicable."The judge sentenced her to three days in jail for c...