My Day in Court

[John Cole]

I am called for jury duty (a good deal in Massachusetts since jurors are only required to show up for one day unless the trial lasts longer) and look forward to doing my civic duty. A drunk driving case is going before the jury, and I am selected. After dismissals for cause, I wager to myself that I'll be the first juror gone through peremptory challenges. I'm right.

Now, was I dismissed by the defense? Or did the prosecutor dismiss me because everyone knows that all professors are liberals and, therefore, soft on criminals?