Submitted by RaoulTGIF on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 13:18
Jury
Duty
Last
week we talked about voting. This week, let's talk about another "American"
privilege --- Jury Duty. I was among some 400 people who marched like
sheep to the LA courthouse Thursday morning. One half went to the 5th
floor and the other half went to the 11th floor. Some were reluctant to
be there but I was excited --- it was my first time to watch what happens
behind the scenes of a trial. It felt like I was lining up in an amusement
park. The "tour guides" memorized the lengthy "ride"
instructions without a script. I thought that was impressive. Every once
in a while the "guide" would rattle off names and those people
would be instructed to go to their "ride" in a different location
within the 19 story courthouse. When my turn finally came we were led
into a real courtroom with a presiding judge and lawyers. I was hoping
to become a juror but when I found out my particular "ride"
was expected to last about 10 days, I had to excuse myself otherwise my
business would suffer. It was back to the big Jury pool for me to wait
for another "ride.' There were about 4 "rides" that morning
but there were no more rides after lunch --- just a lot of waiting. By
4:00 pm we were sent home. Too bad! I so wanted to watch the drama of
real lawyers orate their dazzling legal vocabulary; to see the accused
quivering in his pants while the teary victim beg for justice. But that
will have to wait for another day.
The
remarkable US judicial system: "To be tried by a jury of your
peers" --- 12 jurors, rich and poor, to determine the start of hardship
for one and a relief from mental torment for another. The system isn't
perfect but if you come from a dictatorship or communist regime, this
is absolutely beautiful.
America --- the land of the free ... until you step over someone else's
freedom. TGIF people!
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Wisdom
from Joji of Antipolo, Philippines 
Stay away from Anger It hurts only You and nobody
else. If you are right, then there is no need to get angry; And
if you are wrong, then you don't have any right to get angry.
Thanks
to this week's winners:
Naomi of N Hollywood; Pete of Virginia; Schabel of Manila, Charlie
of New Jersey and Raffy of Union City.
Do not spread false reports.
Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness." Exodus 23:1
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The
Ventriloquist Contributed by Pete of Virginia
A young ventriloquist
is touring Sweden and, one night, he's doing a show in a small fishing
town. With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb
blonde jokes.

Suddenly,
a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting,
"I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes
you think you can stereotype Swedish blond women that way? What does
the color of a woman's hair have to do with her worth as a human being?
It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work
and in the community, and from reaching our full potential as people.
Its people like you that make others think that all Blondes are dumb!
You and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not
only blondes, but women in general ... pathetically all in the name
of humor!" |
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The embarrassed ventriloquist
begins to apologize, and the blonde yells: "You stay out of this!
I'm talking to that little dimwit on your lap!"

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Videos of the week:
8th
Grade Grad Speech Contributor:
Charlie
of New Jersey
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Watch this kid. He's got a great entertainment potential.
His impressions are remarkable but considering that he's a kid who
probably endured many of the candidate speeches in order to perfect
his personalities make it even more amazing.
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Lady
Gaga Does Sound of Music Contributor:
Charlie
of New Jersey
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This is for you Broadway Musical fans.
I do want to point something out --- she went flat in the last note
and then she gently eased up to the right note. I guess even superstars
make mistakes.
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The
Beatles in Manila Contributor:
Jun
of Quezon City, Philippines
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Here's a very rare footage of the Fab Four when they
visited the Philippines. This was when Beatlemania had not yet reached
its peak. I remember that the Marcoses who were in power at that
time were snubbed. The security was bad and insults were broadcast.
Despite that the fans remained loyal. Click
here.
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Lessons
Learned About War by CIA Agent Contributor:
Shabel
of Manila, Philippines
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Definitely something to think about. In war, everyone
thinks they're right. So who's really wrong? Listen.
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Choke
Hold for Women Contributor:
Raffy
from Union City, CA
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Definitely watch this if you are a woman. Protect
yourself from those bullies!
TGIF people!
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