Just like I thought last week when I approached a court officer with a different result, my earlier suspicions were verified today (at the time and place indicated on my jury summons) that a current run for a political office can be cause for polite exclusion; or your one way ticket from jury duty.
Below the fold is the quickly put together cover letter which accompanied the signature petition I began circulating this morning as we sat quietly in a holding room waiting to be greeted by a courthouse jury manager.
Please sign and write your name and address on the signature petition. If need be read 6 easily come by positions below. I need 800 signatures and as of 4/20/09 I only have 200. Every non-felon has a right to be on a ballot and by signing this in no way means you’re necessarily endorsing me.
Every citizen also has the civic duty to serve on a jury.
Mightyquinntheeskimo for Governor (in the future to be seen as a web site- that’s all I can afford)
- an across the board governmental hiring freeze for the next 5 years; across the board (minor) departmental budget cuts (readjustments) - voted into law, and the immediate and future savings used as collateral for the interest payments on newly issued State Bonds giving the state the up front money to immediately implement state wide supplemental health insurance (reasonably priced and purchased by the taxpayer). Massachusetts has statewide mandatory health insurance. This could be the proper way to fund it in New Jersey.
- A (non-starter****) trial period of 2 years allowing illegals to possess drivers licenses and have the ability to buy insurance. To be accompanied by a declaration from your Governor (possibly me, why not?) condemning Mexico for exporting the problems of their failed state i.e.,corruption at every conceivable level- I’ve spent several months there in the last year and a half, I know what I’m talking about. A separate declaration of appreciation for courageously fighting drug cartels.
**** Designed to start a discussion (doubtful in any case, because the media will ignore me) leading to an eventual policy. A majority of New Jersey residents will either not understand what I’m talking about, or not be in favor. And illegals are not going to come out of the shadows and register for a 2 year trial balloon.
- A no exception requirement that New Jersey school children not be allowed to bring cell phones, i-pods, blackberries etc, etc into the classroom.
- The elimination of school hand books or guides (where the policy of forbidding cell phones etc. is expressly forbidden).
- The revival of after school detention regardless of the students need to catch a school bus. (Transportation provided home afterwards if necessary)
You’re candidate was occasionally a (fine) substitute teacher, but I have eyes!
- Change the law to allow independently registered voters in New Jersey to vote in either party primary.
That was it in toto. Three prospective jurors, three solid signatures before contravening quick action ensued. Mightyquinntheeskimo for Governor, or a last ditch attempt by a small potato to lure a single reporter to de-brief yours truly about anything and everything connected with Mexico.
p.s. I have to run soon and call Mexico at 9PM EST, 8PM Mexico time. Someone is traveling next week with a 7 day round trip ticket to Toronto where I will meet him and help him find a job...... hopefully.