Christopher: Hey Ronald, how’s your day going?

 Ronald Wright: Hey Chris, it’s going fine can’t complain. 

Christopher: I have some questions for you if you don’t mind. The first question is: How do you feel about race and the part it plays in jurors being removed from duty? 

Ronald Wright:  Yes I don’t mind. So to answer that question, I believe that African Americans are generally targeted when prosecutors used their peremptory challenges. Based on a research project I did I found that prosecutors remove 20% of African Americans are removed whereas only 10% of whites are removed. Meanwhile, defense attorneys removed 22% white jurors and 10% African American jurors. 

Christopher:  Wow, that is so interesting yet discouraging. What made you want to do this research?

 Ronald Wright: Indeed Chris, I couldn’t agree more. I personally wanted to find compelling evidence that went against everyone’s idea that the “colorblind idea” in the courtroom does not exist. 

Christopher: I think we both know there is no such thing as colorblind, especially in a courtroom to say the least. One last question for you, Do you think the peremptory challenge should stop being a thing, if so why?

 Ronald Wright:  I do think the peremptory challenge should stop being a thing. I feel like courtrooms should apply a rule that makes it easier to stop juror removals with cases that have to do with highly correlated race. 

 Christopher: I think that is an interesting opinion that you have. These are all the questions I had for you Ronald, thank you so much for your time. Have a great day!

 Ronald Wright: My pleasure Chris, whenever you’re interested in speaking more upon this subject just email me. Likewise, hope to speak to you again soon!

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 Christopher: Hey Ms.Johnson, how is everything going? 

Ruth Lee Johnson: Hello Christopher, everything is going great, thanks. 

 Christopher: If you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you some questions. The first question is: How do you feel about jury duty?

 Ruth Lee Johnson: I would be more than happy to answer your questions for you. Jury duty is something that is very complex to people’s emotions and a lot of people handle it differently. Jury duty has its cons towards it. 

 Christopher: I couldn’t have said it any better! I agree with that statement, people do handle these situations differently. What would you say are the cons to jury duty?

 Ruth Lee Johnson:  There are various cons to jury duty in my opinion Chris. Some of these cons being exposure to graphic materials, the manifestation of fear, the burden of responsibility, harm from isolation, and etc.

 Christopher: Wow Ms.Johnson, those are quite a numerous amount of cons. I’m almost done asking you questions so don’t worry I won’t take up much more of your time. I only have one last question for you. What advice would you give to future jurors?

 Ruth Lee Johnson: It’s fine Chris, I truly enjoy speaking on this subject. So to answer that question, I feel like jurors should prepare themselves mentally for what they are going to get into. For jurors, to say the least, be prepared and expect for the worst. 

 Christopher: Wow, I feel like that is some great advice. If I were to ever get called to jury duty, I will definitely keep that advice in mind. Those are all the questions I had for you, thank you so much Ms.Johnson. Have a great day!Ruth Lee Johnson: Haha, good luck to you Chris if you do get called into jury duty. It was my great pleasure to answer all your questions, Chris. Thank you so much, likewise!