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Call for Duty
About Joella Simpson
Joella Simpson, a spirited housewife and mother of four in addition to two foster sons, is called to serve as a King County juror in Seattle, Washington.
The Jury Interrogation
During the jury interrogation, she is questioned if in any way she is not qualified to serve as a juror on the criminal trial questioning the sanity of the accused woman.
Family and Personal Struggles
Joella refrains from admitting her brother-in-law, Mark Markham, a returned US Marine, struggles with medical and mental issues brought about by his exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam tour of duty.
Her Views on the Jury System
Joella questions the jury system's legality and becomes disillusioned concerning the responsibilities demanded of jurors, who have neither the experience nor education to judge the merits of criminals.
Frustration with Justice
Joella becomes frustrated with the injustice of the court's interpretation of peers and with her efforts to call attention to the disabled veterans returning home with medical issues that the officials representing the United States chose to ignore.
Questioning Principles
Joella finds herself questioning her principles, in her concern over moral issues. She, as a juror, disrupts the case rather than accept ground rules.
