Congrats, and condolences. 
So far I've never been to trial on a jury. Every time I've been called in, it's either not gone to trial and they sent us home, or we ended up not even having to report in to court.
I'll admit, I was of the same mind- initially, at least. Condolences. So many of my contemporaries seem to have a number of different reasons as to why they shouldn't have to do jury duty, or simply don't want to- but it is an important civic duty and while I have been called before, I never got past the waiting room. Its funny that I have allowed so many points of view to influence mine own, without me really knowing what it was that I didn't want to do. I salute the members of this Order for helping me to realize that I need not view the world through my usual cynical bent...that people deserve their fair shake whether or not I agree with their actions, or the consequences that follow. I thank you fine gentlemen- you may not know it, but my acquaintanceship and later membership in this fine Order has made me want to be a better man, a better fellow human, a better knight, and strive to be so.
So, now I'm both excited and apprehensive at the prospect, as well as dedicated to providing as impartial a view as I possibly can. You know me, that's going to be the hardest part. Keep you all posted.
