Marshals the victims of jury duty

Day III of jury duty – excitement fills the room as three jury panels –blue, purple and red - are called to court; but not ours – we’re green.

So we sit and wait – green with envy!

I feel sorry for the court marshals who police the room – very accommodating and friendly but under constant pressure from my fellow jurors who seem to hold them responsible for them being sent a summons to be here.

Some jurors are downright abusive – shouting at the marshals and demanding the system be changed; like the poor officials have the power to change the laws governing jury selection in Ontario.

Through it all, though, the court officials remain polite and never lose their temper.

“We’re used to it,” one of the officials tells me.

They are to be admired – not abused.