Monday, February 27, 2006

Dagnabbit!

I got selected for jury duty tomorrow.

If I get all Buddhist on them and explain the importance of loving-kindness and compassion, the prosecutor might have me excused.

But if I get all Buddhist on them and explain the importance of loving-kindness and compassion, the defender might sequester me for all his future trials.

If I discuss karma (you reap what you sow) the defender might have me excused, but the prosecutor might have me sequestered.

Probably best to just smile and nod, and let the chips fall where they may.

Right speech: before saying anything, ask yourself: is it kind? is it true? is it necessary?

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