The Texas House of Representatives has approved a bill that would require jurors to be able to read and write English. Is it just me, or is it ridiculous that we had to pass a law for this? Shouldn't it just be a given that if you don't understand English, you aren't qualified to serve as a juror?
The vote on the bill was 111-31. Who in the heck are the 31 who voted against it? Does it surprise you to know the 31 included Alonzo, Alvarado, Gutierrez, Hernandez, Luna, Marquez, Martinez, Martinez Fischer, Munoz, Oliveira, Quintanilla, Rodriguez, and Villarreal?
"House OKs English requirement for jurors." The Dallas Morning News, April 20, 2011; p. 5A.
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Not only is it infuriating, it's insane!
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