Why I came out in the jury box

[William769]

If there was ever a time to marvel at social networking and its ability to engage people in meaningful dialogue, it’s today. From a simple Facebook status update, my story has traveled the globe, appearing in multiple languages everywhere from The Village Voice to Perez Hilton to international publications. The positive response has been overwhelming.

I’ve received over 200 emails and calls from friends and complete strangers thanking me for my stand.

I couldn’t be more proud or honored. However, I never set out to be an activist. Like I said on MSNBC, I’m just a young gay man who saw some inequality in the state and nation and said what was in my heart when I was asked for total candor by the judge.

I sat for two full days of juror questioning during voir dire, and when it was my turn, I simply answered, “I can’t possibly be an impartial judge of a citizen when I am considered a second class one in the eyes of this justice system.’’


http://www.365gay.com/opinion/lovitz-why-i-came-out-in-the-jury-box/


Now this is a everyday hero in my book.

[Dappleganger]

1. Oh my...

:applause:

[William769]

2. self delete.

[rfranklin]

3. I rec'd it...by why do so many feel the need to react to what is probably a bot?

Either that or some freeper who just likes to feel empowered by seeing people say, "Who would unrec this?"

[William769]

4. I posted in haste.

I self deleted.

What is more important to me is the dialogue. I regret my knee jerk reaction.