Illustration of the Liar’s Paradox in a Massachusetts Court
An interview between a potential juror and the judge illustrates the famous Liar’s Paradox. Daniel Ellis was trying to get out of jury duty. So on the questionnare given to potential jurors, he confessed to not liking homosexuals and blacks. In the interview with Judge Nickson, Ellis added that “I’m frequently found to be a liar, too. I can’t really help it.”
But how can we trust the words of a self-proclaimed liar? The judge then asked Ellis, “So, are you lying to me now?” Ellis answered “Well, I don’t know. I might be.” He then confessed to intentionally trying to avoid jury duty and was taken into custody. He may face perjury charges.
i found this kinda fuuny
at the jury selections ive seen (in contrast to the process before they get to the court to sit in the pool-which many poeple try to get out of) most people actually try TO get on the jury (often they admit to some bias-but then tell the judge-when asked-that that wont affect their judgemet)
maybe its becuase they figure theyy came in and now they should at least be given some level of respect (like placement on a jury) in addition to the minimal compensation they get per deeum for coming
Comment by George Weiss — July 13, 2007 @ 12:27 am