Hello everyone,
Has it been a week yet?
Last week I received a summons in the mail. For those who don't know; it is equivalent to finding a losing lottery ticket. Most people respond with, " Again "? Or, " I just served a couple years ago ".
I am no stranger to receiving a jury summons with this being my 3rd or 4th in....well, many years. I was to report Thursday morning, the 18th of October at or before 8:15am.
There were many of us. Twenty four to be exact. For a misdemeanor crime, in a district court, they needed only six of us.
The State Prosecuting Attorney promised a quick ( open and shut case ). By lunchtime ( noon ) only the six jurors had been picked. Myself included.
We went our separate ways for lunch, as we were not bound to stay at the courthouse. By 1:30 pm, we were back and anxious for the trial to begin.
The case: Trespass
What happened: A guy and his friend were hunting with valid license and reflective clothing in an approved area for hunting. At issue was the vehicle they drove to the area through an unmarked gate.
To make a nine hour day ( story ) shorter, I will add that we eventually found the defendant "guilty". In terms of crimes and severity, misdemeanors are the least severe. The defendant will likely pay a fine and court costs and be done with it.
Would I be a juror again? Absolutely. Am I crazy? No. Do I believe in my civic, patriotic duty to serve on a jury? My rationale is that someone has to sit on a jury, whether for a day or many weeks, if only to ensure that a defendant gets a fair trial; so yes, if called again, I will go.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Trevor Dodge
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
What if 99% of the "99%" viewed my blog
Hello all,
I know it's been less than the "week" I promised earlier today, but I got to thinking about what it is I am really trying to achieve.
Is it really too difficult to believe that an ordinary guy could become President of America. What could be easier to believe....that a comedian could become President or that an Austrian could become Governor of California.
If a comedian became President would the unemployment rate or recession be easier to bear? Not likely.
Is my goal to become President the "only" goal of this Blog campaign? No.....not by a long shot. I really hope to "wake folks up".....not necessarily spur them into voting or picking a party or candidate....just let them see really what is happening on the Hill and around them and maybe even spur some dialog or debate.
In short, I hope that over the course of the next year or so maybe the blog gets more attention and if 99% of the "99%" read my blog and pass it on to even more folks, my campaign will be thrust into the forefront of the Election in 2016 and the high and mighty all powerful bureaucrats will know that the remaining 1% will not elect their chosen candidate that promises the wealthy that they will become wealthier.
With that being said, have a great Friday and safe weekend! See you next week...again.
Trevor M Dodge
I know it's been less than the "week" I promised earlier today, but I got to thinking about what it is I am really trying to achieve.
Is it really too difficult to believe that an ordinary guy could become President of America. What could be easier to believe....that a comedian could become President or that an Austrian could become Governor of California.
If a comedian became President would the unemployment rate or recession be easier to bear? Not likely.
Is my goal to become President the "only" goal of this Blog campaign? No.....not by a long shot. I really hope to "wake folks up".....not necessarily spur them into voting or picking a party or candidate....just let them see really what is happening on the Hill and around them and maybe even spur some dialog or debate.
In short, I hope that over the course of the next year or so maybe the blog gets more attention and if 99% of the "99%" read my blog and pass it on to even more folks, my campaign will be thrust into the forefront of the Election in 2016 and the high and mighty all powerful bureaucrats will know that the remaining 1% will not elect their chosen candidate that promises the wealthy that they will become wealthier.
With that being said, have a great Friday and safe weekend! See you next week...again.
Trevor M Dodge
Thursday, October 4, 2012
12 Million Jobs, give or take 11,999,999
Hello all,
A quick post today, but not off the cuff or something unheard of....such as Presidential Wanna Be Mitt's claim that he can conjure up 12 Million Jobs.
I will start this by saying I cannot create 12 Million jobs without some....adjusting.
I would propose a two year moratorium on immigration. All forms, regardless of where the folks were immigrating from and why. Next, I would institute a "grace year" , in which illegal immigrants ( where ever they are from ) could work their way towards citizenship.
The second year would involve the repatriation of those who do not comply. It sounds harsh, but it would not involve SWAT Teams and such. The first year would identify those who wish to stay, and make it easier to identify those who don't, and are only here to suck up my tax dollars as they apply for welfare and have a brood of kids, to expand their money in-take.
We know that right now many of Americans enjoy a low cost apple or other fruit and vegetable due to the low cost of the labor involved. It is also evident ( at least in the clip below ) that Americans would rather not pick fruit or be maids or house keepers or have their own landscape business ( with license ).
In short, Millions of jobs cannot be created from nothing. There is give and take.
What is your take on this topic? I have hope for our future, but do not falsely believe that it will fix itself.
The trailer is a clip from the satirical movie " A Day Without A Mexican "
Have a great day and see you next week.....I promise. Not one of those posturing candidate promises. Really.
Trevor M Dodge
A quick post today, but not off the cuff or something unheard of....such as Presidential Wanna Be Mitt's claim that he can conjure up 12 Million Jobs.
I will start this by saying I cannot create 12 Million jobs without some....adjusting.
I would propose a two year moratorium on immigration. All forms, regardless of where the folks were immigrating from and why. Next, I would institute a "grace year" , in which illegal immigrants ( where ever they are from ) could work their way towards citizenship.
The second year would involve the repatriation of those who do not comply. It sounds harsh, but it would not involve SWAT Teams and such. The first year would identify those who wish to stay, and make it easier to identify those who don't, and are only here to suck up my tax dollars as they apply for welfare and have a brood of kids, to expand their money in-take.
We know that right now many of Americans enjoy a low cost apple or other fruit and vegetable due to the low cost of the labor involved. It is also evident ( at least in the clip below ) that Americans would rather not pick fruit or be maids or house keepers or have their own landscape business ( with license ).
In short, Millions of jobs cannot be created from nothing. There is give and take.
What is your take on this topic? I have hope for our future, but do not falsely believe that it will fix itself.
The trailer is a clip from the satirical movie " A Day Without A Mexican "
Have a great day and see you next week.....I promise. Not one of those posturing candidate promises. Really.
Trevor M Dodge
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