Don't forget that the terms for being Governor of Illinois usually involve prison terms after leaving office.

@rclaughlin

Жыл бұрын

Good one, Moerster!

@mikebarnes2294

Жыл бұрын

sad, but true

@mrmoshpotato

Жыл бұрын

LOL! Don't be a Republican or try to sell a Senate seat.

@notthatyouasked6656

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's vitally important to pardon yourself of any and all crimes as you leave office!

@McLeod2022

Жыл бұрын

fantastic aside

I once got called for jury duty, and the announcement and roll call lady told the story of a recently minted US citizen who had been called to serve a few weeks earlier. When she called out his name, he opened the door of the quiet room, with a big smile on his face, and said loudly, "I'm here, and I'm ready to serve!" I'm so thrilled that you're now an American. Congratulations!

@sagnhill

Жыл бұрын

Well, people in Canada, Mexico and in South America are all Americans too. However, being a US citizen has perks.

@imafuturecorpse2443

Жыл бұрын

@@sagnhill we in the United States are the only Americans that count…USA!. USA! Lol jk I always thought it was funny that we didn’t have a word for someone who lives in the United States in English but in Spanish there is.

@crs7937

Жыл бұрын

@@sagnhill you actually know Geography. Congrats

@annistar9693

Жыл бұрын

That's adorable

@AdamantLightLP

Жыл бұрын

@Sagan Hill, okay, but the USA actually has "america" in the name. And you don't say "United Statsian"

Congratulations on getting your citizenship man! My father is a Mexican immigrant and became a citizen in 1996. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen to this day. 100 people in a giant courtroom in downtown Chicago from different backgrounds. At the end they all did the pledge of allegiance and the judge hit them with "Congratulations you are all citizens of The United States of America!" The vibes in that room were unreal

Congratulations on becoming a citizen. My mother came from England and became a citizen as soon as she was able. When people heard her accent and questioned her status, she proudly stated ... I'm a citizen by choice.

I have a friend named Maria who comes from El Salvador. She once told me that her only dream since being a child was to move to America and become an American. Well, about 3 years ago she got her citizenship. She worked very hard for years to get it and I couldn't be more proud of her. She has her own taxi business and is doing very well with her American Dream. Edited to add, I love the way you waffle on!

@meliaoestreich2597

Жыл бұрын

A belated congrats to Maria! I’m happy she was able to achieve her childhood dream!

@lelandunruh7896

Жыл бұрын

Good for her! My late mother was also from El Salvador. Somewhere there is a picture of me on her lap at her citizenship swearing-in ceremony holding a little American flag. My brother and I both married non-citizens, so we may get to witness the process again some day!

@TRPGpilot

Жыл бұрын

Imagine how desperate you must be to have that as a dream. Glad it worked out though. Visited the USA many times, different states, never once wanted to live there.

@meliaoestreich2597

Жыл бұрын

@@TRPGpilot That was kind of out-of-pocket, man. Let people be happy about what they’re happy about.

@lelandunruh7896

Жыл бұрын

@@TRPGpilot Plenty of non-desperate people dream of coming to America. Others dream of going to England, or France, or Singapore. I've been to all those places and have no desire to live there, but I see why others might. It is a big world with a lot of dreams; there's no need to belittle the dreams of others to feel better about yourself. Just smile.

Congratulations fellow American. Awesome to see someone take pride in their new country and even use it to make content for those who wanna learn about the differences between USA and UK.

It makes me so proud as a naturally born citizen to see wonderful people like yourself becoming a citizen. It’s great to see your excitement for your new found liberties and rights under the law that we Americans so often take for granted. Good for you and great for our country to have you.

@katella

Жыл бұрын

For god sake. This man was not raised in North Korea. He had "rights" before. And a better education than you. 😂

Even if you get called for Jury Duty, you may not end up getting called into the Jury Selection process and even then, if you do, you may not get selected for the Jury. I'm sure there's some procedural differences from circuit to circuit and district to district but for me, I sat in a room for several hours waiting to find out if I would even need to enter the courtroom, then I was called, walked in, sat down and was immediately dismissed for reasons I'll never know. Very weird experience. xD

@franko8572

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard people just throw it out. I heard they just would say “I never got anything in the mail” if anything were to happen. I’ve also never heard of anybody getting arrested for it.

@mayorb3366

Жыл бұрын

LOL, I had an odd experience. I was in a room of roughly 600 potential jurors. Name after name was called, and group after group were led away by a bailiff. The crowd dwindled down to where there were only 5 of us left. How lucky we thought, not enough of us left to make a jury. Then we were led to a very small room, just in case one of the courts needed more juror candidates. We had to sit there until they all had picked their juries. That took over 3 hours. This in the days before cell phones, no TV in the room. The one time I was a juror (custody battle) the lawyers came to an agreement right after we were seated in the jury box. That was cool.

@AdmiralJota

Жыл бұрын

And even if you *do* get selected, you still might not have to serve if the trial gets cancelled or rescheduled. (That's what happened the one time I was summoned.)

@OneTrueNobody

Жыл бұрын

The thing about being called for Jury Duty and then not being selected is, it still counts as you serving your legal duty until the next time your turn comes around. Even if you don't even get to the point of being physically called in to attend the selection process, it'll still count. I've gone through it a few times and only one time have I actually had to leave my house for it.

@franko8572

Жыл бұрын

@@OneTrueNobody See my comment! 😃

As someone who just served as a juror on a trial for the first time, don’t avoid service. It’s a very enlightening experience. It isn’t fun, but it’s absolutely worth doing.

@persnikitty3570

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, everyone should do it at least once, and bone up on your Constitutional Amendments, as many pertain to trials, juries, and what the courts can and cannot do.

@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson

Жыл бұрын

My one time being selected for a jury was a memorable experience. The trial was only 2 days (one and a half, really) and the case itself was interesting. Maybe I got lucky🤷🏻

@troythomason8032

Жыл бұрын

I lost count of the number of times I've been called for jury duty long ago. Two 1st degree murders, one second degree murder, one DUI, and one civil case are the ones that went to the jury. Apparently they like me.

@mekkler

Жыл бұрын

I've served on six juries. Serving on a jury is definitely one of those 'worst possible ways to do it', except for all the others. No, really, jury deliberations are complete chaos.

@kellysueballard7654

Жыл бұрын

I have yet to do jury duty and am excited at the prospect. I have only been called on twice, once right after I moved so I was ineligible for that one and another one got dismissed. I actually WANT to serve.

It's odd. I'm always overjoyed when I hear about someone getting their citizenship to the point where I kinda tear up. My parents retired from the US Air Force in the 90s, and I retired from the USAF 2 years ago so I think it's knowing how valuable citizenship is that gets to me. I'm so happy for you; welcome to the U.S. extended family.

@leannjent51

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! ♥️♥️

@whyjnot420

Жыл бұрын

It is not odd if you consider the US to be a great nation or at the least, one you love. I love hearing about people gaining US citizenship for two reasons. First and foremost it means that for whatever reason, they wanted to and became a citizen of my country... They actively choose the place I enjoy living in and care deeply for. Secondly gaining citizenship just about anywhere is not a process to take lightly and gaining that citizenship shows the person truly did want it. The succeeded at their goal, one that takes years in the US and thus I commend them. caveat: My father and both grandfathers served, but I am just ye olde citizen.

@whyjnot420

Жыл бұрын

@Menti Capti I always thought it was widely known that service is a path to citizenship. So out of curiosity I ask; Is there a specific group you are referring to? Or is this simply your own experience? Or am I missing something here?

@whyjnot420

Жыл бұрын

@Menti Capti I did not serve, but due to my father serving in the army during Vietnam I became interested in the military in general and specifically military history at a very early age. Even before I got out of elementary school I was already watching things like Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War (which is 13 hours long). So perhaps I have just taken this for granted. I really think service is a great way to go about gaining citizenship. It shows commitment in a way that other paths do not show as readily. Though I commend all who gain citizenship equally. I truly love seeing or hearing about it.

@AnthonyBlamthony

Жыл бұрын

@Menti Capti People really don’t know that? As a Haitian I know there’s a lotta other Haitian men enlist in the military for citizenship The ones I know at least usually go into the army or marine corps infantry or something in the navy. Especially after 9/11 that pissed everyone off lol

I have been summoned for jury duty many times and actually served on juries four times. The last time was particularly touching because during jury selection we had a young man explain that he had just received his U.S. citizenship and when he got his jury summons shortly afterwards, he couldn't believe it. He was from a country that had very ugly corruption issues and he had always thought the stories of Joe Average U.S. citizens participating in the legal system were clearly untrue. The poor man was in tears, he was so happy. It gave me a very different opinion of my civic duties as a citizen.

Based on my experience helping others study for their citizenship tests, I believe you can probably answer some history questions that people born here are unable to answer.

@vicroc4

8 ай бұрын

It's an unfortunate truth. Though there are exceptions, most born Americans have far less understanding of our history than most foreigners. And deliberately so, because nothing ruins a politician's rhetoric like being able to cite historical precedent on why voting for them would be a bad idea.

I’ve met brand new US citizens who were way more enthusiastic about being on jury duty than most native born US citizens. Congratulations on finally being eligible to serve. 😁

@jasonmarkowitz5397

Жыл бұрын

the issue with jury duty is more of the life interruption and the fact a lot of jobs won't pay you while you're on Jury duty, which is a pay cut vs what they pay you. Plus while companies won't fire you for it, they sure frown on you not getting out of it.

@Literallyarealhuman

Жыл бұрын

New citizens are excited about everything Americans aren’t excited about which is basically anything. Lol

@Literallyarealhuman

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonmarkowitz5397 other countries they don’t have to even pay you for showing up to work so I think Americans just have it real good and don’t know it. That’s the issue tehe but yes my American boyfriend gets very inconvenienced by jury duty as he does over everything in life. He thinks his life is shit. For literally no reason. He’s *ungrateful* for everything he was born with. Shall I continue

You can now also buy a bazooka, a tank, a 50 cal., a James Bond handgun, in-State fishing and hunting license, play for the USMNT Soccer team, sing the national anthem with pride, officially make US/Canadian jokes, drive a pickup truck, etc.

@johnmcmillion876

Жыл бұрын

I believe the cat has a better chance of making the USMNT..no offense, Lawrence.

@timcurry192

Жыл бұрын

Oh yesss! Laurence needs a bazooka. That would be cool.

@curtiscriscoe367

Жыл бұрын

Plus the cat already had a hunting license

@edbennett8257

Жыл бұрын

He lives in Illinois, he can't buy arms like he could if he actually lived in America.😁

@imjustwolf

Жыл бұрын

@@edbennett8257 guns are still a thing you can have in Illinois unfortunately.

Love your cat, Kafka! He is now an American citizen!! Love your channel!! Congratulations on becoming a citizen of the US! Proud to call you a fellow American!!

What a great civics lesson, Lawrence. THANK YOU!

Laurence you have said so many good things about the U.S. for so long now. I am so happy for you, and it is wonderful to see this happen for you! Few deserve it more than you do! I think it is also neat that you get to keep your home country as well. Best wishes on all your future endeavors! God bless you and yours! Cheers!😇

@larrybell1859

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Love how your cat made an appearance. Congrats on your American citizenship! Love your videos.

Congratulations Laurence on becoming a U.S. citizen! Kudos to you. And, I love the way you present your videos.... your "ooo Laurence's" and the end of your sentences with a bit of grit and urgency bordering on feigned anger are pure genius. Have a happy, adventurous and blessed 2023!

Yayyyyyyy welcome! Very excited for you and we are glad you are here.

Welcome, fellow American! That's a bit of America I've always loved. My family's been here for almost 400 years (1635, on the 2nd trip of the Mayflower) and yet you're as much an American as I am! I love it! Glad to see your first video of the New Year, too!

@pkmcnett5649

Жыл бұрын

Same.

@IceMetalPunk

Жыл бұрын

That's... true of basically every Western country, though.

@glenchapman3899

Жыл бұрын

Funny you mention that attitude. When I got my citizenship a couple of years ago I was honestly overwhelmed by the amount of well wishes I received in some cases from complete strangers

@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307

Жыл бұрын

@@pkmcnett5649 Does he have any post gastric band surgery tshirts? LOL

@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307

Жыл бұрын

@@glenchapman3899 Congrats on becoming a citizen of a third world undemocratic country!

I became a US Citizen in 2000. By the end of 2012, I had been called up to jury duty twice (the second time I ended up on a first degree murder trial). My wife was born in the U.S. She has never been called up to jury duty.

@fwizzybee42

Жыл бұрын

Some locales do seem to summon you more than others. I’ve been elligible for jury duty for 13 years. Called 5 times for regular jury duty and once for special grand jury.

@luannnelson2825

Жыл бұрын

I have been called 12 or 13 times since I was 18 years old; never served, principally due to work as a magazine editor, either because lawyers assume anyone in journalism means trouble, or because in many cases I knew the lawyers.

You’re looking healthy and well! I haven’t seen your videos in a while, and this just came across my feed. I’m so happy for you!

Buddy! I grew up in Chicago from the age of 3 to 37 years old. I just became a citizen in 2018. First time to have my own US Passport back in 2019. Weird feeling afterwards! Now my next citizenship Im gonna get is Canadian!

As a fellow Englishman I have to say, congratulations for finally being an American citizen mate. 👍

@nathanmerritt1581

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGIGUERE2021 you gannet mate?

Notice that the Americans say “called for jury duty” or “serve(d) on jury duty” while you said “attend jury duty”. Another memo lost in the pond! I’ve been on two juries. I appreciate how seriously we all took our responsibilities. That made me feel much better about the US justice system. Congrats again, and again welcome!

@kempshott

Жыл бұрын

In the UK we are "summoned" for jury duty.

@DemonAbyss10

Жыл бұрын

Most I know in my home state say summoned for jury duty, or 'have received summons' for such

@tanglezest7601

Жыл бұрын

Hah...... Some Americans (Like this one) do say "attend jury duty" as of now. 😉

@wraithflaire1639

Жыл бұрын

I was calling in for jury duty once. Luckily the trial I was called in for with postponed due to some kind of an appeal. Me and the rest of the jury pool were sent home right after checking in.

Truly happy I found your channel and I’m glad you found your way across the pond! Thanks for the info and the smiles

Congrats and Happy New Year to you and Tara! 🥂🎉🎊🎇

Laurence, as a life-long resident of Illinois, I can tell you that you'd almost certainly get my vote for Governor. It's definitely a position that could use an upgrade. Not only that, but with the capitol being in Springfield, the fact that you live in Chicago makes you perfect for the job! (IL residents will definitely understand this reference)

@angelfriend3710

Жыл бұрын

Ha, ha, ha...too true!

@jebova2301

Жыл бұрын

That's a little mean, don't you think? I really don't want to see him go to jail like so many of the other governors. He seems like a good dude.

@mscott7703

Жыл бұрын

The real test for the governorship is if he can make license plates. Favorite former governor hobby in the clink. 🤣

@fecat93

Жыл бұрын

Illinois is a mess. My wife and I got called for jury duty at the same time. I don't relish heading to Waukegan next week.

@LB-gz3ke

Жыл бұрын

Also from Illinois. I would 100% campaign for Laurence. But then, I don't want him to end up in prison one day.😔

Anyone can move to the US and become an American. As an American I can move to the UK but I will never be an Englishman. That's part of the beauty of the USA. Congratulations!

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing such exciting news!

Oooo, Laurence! Congratulations. Good luck. Good vid.

I learned more by serving on jury duty about the judicial system than I ever could by simply reading about it. I was called for local and federal courts. I also recommend city council meetings and a trip to the state capitol to sit in on legislative sessions.

@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307

Жыл бұрын

who would want to do jury duty? I have excluded myself, If i had not and had been called up to do it i would make sure i would not be allowed to do it! :)

@penultimateh766

Жыл бұрын

@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 Why are you so quick to abandon your fellow citizens who need justice?

@addie_is_me

Жыл бұрын

@@penultimateh766I used to feel jury duty meant something important and except for the hours felt it was a duty. Now I know nothing the jury says matters. Everything they decide, gets changed around or tossed.

@SubFT

Жыл бұрын

I didn't because I'd had government/civics classes twice as part of my [public (gasp!)] education. The one time I participated, I spent the better part of the day in a jury pool room and was then sent home. I was less than enthused by the process. I have yet to called up again in the dozen plus years since. Yay.

@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307

Жыл бұрын

@@SubFT Here most people dont get called up, but you do have a lot more crime in the usa and do prosecute stupid laws! So your chance should be higher there.

One good reason NOT to run for governor of IL is because 4 of the last 10 went to prison. And I'm sure the other 6 would have if someone would have turned state's evidence. 🤣 The SAME jury duty thing happened to me! I'd just left Ohio on the move to Texas and Ohio sent me a jury summons. So I wrote back that I'd just flown the coop and they could find someone else. But Texas has twice summoned me. The first time I spent 4 hours only to find out they wouldn't need me. The second time I hadn't checked my mailbox in 4 months and found a very expired notice in there and told them my TARDIS was in the shop. So they called it even.

Congratulations on your new status! The thing about jury duty, at least in my experience, is that if I move to a new residence in a new city/town, I can usually expect a jury summons within the year. It's like when you update your address or get a new driver license, you get put on a list again. After that, they usually forget about you again.

Congratulations! As a U.S. expat dual citizen living overseas I understand the challenges you've had to overcome to reach this point.

Congratulations on all your success and becoming a citizen of the US of A. I've been notified for jury duty four times, called twice, and sat once; meanging I've only served on one jury but was required to appear for service twice. The most recent being this past fall. Serving on a jury is something everyone should do at least once in my opinion. Sure serving can be an inconvenience but is very rewarding. I too learned more about our judicial system by way of participating than I would have any other way.

@413smr

Жыл бұрын

It's a serious responsibility if you have the right attitude. Even the time a jury I was on voted for acquittal, it was serious. A life is literatlly in your hands.

@kimpurcell8851

Жыл бұрын

How is it rewarding? I've been called four times and never served, and never cared. If I'd been picked I would have done what I had to and "tried" to do it well, but it would have been with MUCH resentment towards the entire US. I'm a introvert and just don't want to work with people like that. I have two modes in a situation like that. The first is "it's not important enough for me to have a discussion/ conflict with anyone about so do what you want and I'll follow", the second one is "this is important to me, I'll never change my opinion, and I'm willing to get physical over the issue". Some people just don't need to be on a jury. I'm one of them. I wouldn't want myself on a jury FOR myself, and I wouldn't want another person similar to me on a jury that held my freedom/life in balance. They need to do private jury interviews because most introverts that genuinely don't need to be there ain't gonna say jack shit about why the legitimately shouldn't be there in public.

Congratulations Sir we are happy to have you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I am so glad I found this channel years ago.. BEEN FUN AS HECK! to learn things. I am also glad you really have never done anything Political on here. Just fun, educational, but heartwarming stuff. Once again congratulations I wish you and your family a happy new year. And hope you have a great day Fellow citizen!

Congrats!!! :D Glad to have you!

I lived in Fort Wayne around the same time you did, and I still regret not having that awkward meeting between an American Introvert, and a British/English/Newly American Introvert.

Happy New Year, fellow American! I am proud of you, as many of us are. You were here already, but now you're REALLY here, so welcome home.

Congratulations Laurence!! WELCOME 🎊

There are three ways by which the average American citizien participates in goverrnment: 1) Pay taxes, 2) Vote, 3) Jury Duty. Of the three, being a juror is the most powerful Paying taxes is required. Voting makes your vote just one of millions. As a juror, you can actualy strike down a law that you consider "unlawful". It's call "Jury Nullification". Want to get out of jury duty, announce that you support Jury Nullification. Defense lawyers will love you; prosecutors will hate you and immediately strike you.

My great grandfather was born in 1852 somewhere in the mid-Atlantic on a steamship that left Liverpool and finally arrived in New York City. His parents (my great great grandparents) had British citizenship but never went through naturalization. My great gradfather however had dual citizenship, since his parents were British and he was born in international waters destined for America. My great grandfather had a brother born three years later in the US who was an American citizen.

@LadyBeyondTheWall

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's neat! I never thought about what would happen if you were born in international waters. 🤔 It's cool they took the destination into account though so that your great grandfather got citizenship.

@jmcg6189

Жыл бұрын

I had never thought about that. My great-grandmother was born in Brooklyn Harbor. They went to Canada. Might she then have had triple citizenship - Irish/British-American-Canadian?

@williambranch4283

Жыл бұрын

On the ship my great-grandparents came over on, a woman gave birth to a girl and wanted her to be named Atlanta. But it wasn't a Christian name so they couldn't register her birth under that name.

Congrats on your achievement! I would vote for you! Sad how people who become citizens have to know more about this country to pass their test than naturally born citizens have to know about our country to graduate high school.

@micheledeetlefs6041

Жыл бұрын

Actually the test is no longer that hard. When you're scheduled, they give you 100 questions and answers to memorize. 10 of those will be selected for your test and you only need to answer six correctly. These questions tend to be pretty basic, like name the United States, president or name two of your state senators. I honestly think Lawrence would have had an easy time if he hadn't panicked.

Great to have ya bro!

2:52 Laurence's arm is a superhero. Just look at that cute arm cape! LOL

Lawrence as a citizen of America, Illinois and Chicago remember to vote early and vote often!

I’ve actually always wanted to experience being on a jury at least once. I’m 40 and it’s never happened. I got a letter once for jury duty but I soon got another letter saying Nevermind.

@SuicideJade

Жыл бұрын

I have been called once, but I had already moved many states away

@ShinigamisBlade

Жыл бұрын

Same! Lived in the same town for 34 years and nothing. My brother moves to another city for a year and gets called twice! I like to think it's because our crime rate is relatively low 🤔

@ras351

Жыл бұрын

So that makes you a 40 year old jury duty virgin I guess.

congratulations brother, happy to have you!

Happy New Year, and congratulations, fellow American. As a resident of Illinois, you’ve got my vote. For real though? I served on a jury in Arizona once on a fairly significant trial. Having to appear at the courthouse and wait for hours only to likely get sent home can be a bit of a drag, but actually getting selected and serving as a jurist is fascinating.

The most important of these by far is voting. It's shameful that so many Americans don't exercise that right, so I hope you do a new episode and tell us all about registering to vote, and encouraging others to do so, as well. Congratulations!

@echo005uk

Жыл бұрын

Because the political systems are totally corrupt and fixed. That's why a large percentage don't vote

@professionalamateur6169

Жыл бұрын

Unpopular opinion here, but I don't vote mainly because I don't understand everything involved in politics and the more research I do the more confused I get. Also the more research I do on the politicians the more I hate them and will never vote for an evil person. Also there's tons of dumb voters that vote for people like Trump and Clinton and so what's the point of voting for someone who has no chance of winning? That's also assuming that person will actually changes things here in America and for the better. Because idiots are allowed to vote, voting isn't really that important.

@Ichthyodactyl

Жыл бұрын

@@professionalamateur6169 Honestly, this. The only people who voting serves are those that the current system already fairly represents the political opinions of, namely 2 specific parties. Even then, voting only really serves to prevent your political opposites from winning, not improve the system itself, at least at the federal level. I do believe local elections matter a bit more tangibly but can still be bitterly partisan and confusing.

@Alfonso162008

Жыл бұрын

@@professionalamateur6169 "Because idiots are allowed to vote, voting isn't really that important." And then, by not voting, those idiots have it easier to elect someone like [insert politician/political party name] in power, or to make them stay there. I agree that you guys in the US have a... let's say flawed system (to not use a stronger language lol), with many flaws and obstacles to overcome, but those issues aren't gonna get solved by not voting. In fact, quite the opposite.

@happysloth3208

Жыл бұрын

@@professionalamateur6169 well, I think it’s important to vote for local and state elections than president. I like to do research on candidates, how they spend their money, political stances, social and fiscal policy. Politics is complicated and I understand your sentiment, I sometimes I won’t vote in primaries because I know who will win in my state. There’s a great channel called mr. Beat and he makes good non partisan videos about how the political system works.

Congrats on becoming a citizen and going through the process! We are very glad to have you here as a part of our country, sir! 👍

Congratulations. Love your channel.

Love that your store is called Pondland. I just ordered a tshirt. 😊

Missed the announcement video so just want to say congrats, Laurence. And welcome to the American family.

@just_kos99

Жыл бұрын

"American family", I love it!

Stay informed and participate in our country! Go Lawrence!

Congratulations!! I love your channel. Glad to have you as a citizen.

Happy New Year to you Laurence!! I always enjoy watching your videos. You are quite a joker, from my point of view.👍

I hate it when jury duty summons a person without a car to serve 42 miles away and there's no public transportation whatsoever.. I always got one of my doctors to say I would be medically exempt.

@LadyBeyondTheWall

Жыл бұрын

If it happens again in the future, see if there's an option to be excused on the grounds of "undue hardship", which absolutely includes unable to get transportation and/or having to travel an excessive distance. I'm not sure if it's different in different states. If there isn't that option though, they have to provide transportation of some sort, which you should be able to find out through calling. :) The doctor excuse works too though, lol. 😂

@larrymixer144

Жыл бұрын

@@LadyBeyondTheWall in most states you would be picked up buy the sheriff's department of the county your reside in and most likely they would excuse you just because it would be to much of a hardship for the sheriff's department. Lol

@wishingb5859

Жыл бұрын

I was in that place a few years ago where a different county over an hour drive away called me for jury duty and I didn't have transportation nor the desire to sit for 2 hours in morning rush hour traffic to get to court on time. Luckily, I was doing elder care for my grandmother at that time.

@southpaw487

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but it is a civic responsibility. It you were truly medically exempt, then my prayers for you.

@Stache987

Жыл бұрын

@Betty DeSapio if you want a bipolar person making your family members life behind bars decision a prayer

Laurence, you and your videos helped me get thru all the lockdown covid stuff. Thank you!

Congrats!!

I've been summoned twice for jury duty where I had no reason not to go. (Was summoned once while I was in University and couldn't serve, so I got it deferred.) Both times it was a "this is the date of your jury duty, call this number and we'll tell you if you're needed." Turns out I was not needed either time. And it's been like... ten years and I haven't been summoned since. It's absolutely insane to me that you have to go to a voting machine to vote. Oregon votes entirely by mail. Our elections cost a quarter as much (actually 21-22% as much) and have a much higher voter turnout than elections where you have to go to a polling place on election day and cast a ballot. I hope you vote, and I hope you never tell us who or what you vote for.

You also have to be a citizen to work on space rocket companies because you’re technically making government approved guided missiles

Congratulations, Laurence on becoming a US citizen! Since I found your channel only recently, I've been watching some your older videos. I must say I find your point of view both humorous and refreshing. It helps me feel good about my country because of your enthusiastic appreciation of things I take for granted. (As an Ohioan, Midwestern winters are something I don't appreciate, and nothing you can do or say will ever make me. 😉) But seriously, a hearty congrats and best of luck to you.

@pglen6042

Жыл бұрын

Same here, recent channel finder, so agree with humorous and refreshing, also a Buckeye

I've only been called for jury duty once in my life (I'm 72) but I was 8.5 months pregnant at the time and was relieved from duty.

Welcome to your new home, neighbor! With love from Chattanooga, TN.

I'm glad to see you earned citizenship. Your a wonderful addition to this country.

Good for you Lawrence! Becoming a U.S. citizen!

I had to pause the video on the Jury Duty part…I was rolling about your reference to the game Clue.😂😂😂 yep! That seems perfectly logical to me how it would qualify one for jury duty! 😂

OMG! You are walking on the Parkway in front on the Philadelphia Museum of Art! I used to live right up the street! Thank you for showing that!!

❤️ Welcome my fellow American, I've always wanted to say that to you Laurence 🎉🥳 Yeah!!! I love all your videos with you "and" your wifey. You both are so adorable and you're very intelligent as well and funny as all get out. From a fellow American in Washington State ❤️😍 I also am a big fan of yours ❤️

Greetings and Felicitations Laurence, my fellow American!!! Happy New Year!!

Hey! Welcome Lawrence. Good to have you as a fellow American. No jokes here. Welcome new friend. Nice to have you as a new brother. It's good to have you on this side of the pond. Sorry if it's a bit messed up just now. That should subside in a bit. But welcome! I wish you all the best, I really do!

Congratulations on your official citizenship! I know I'm just a nobody and you've been here for years, but truly, welcome! I'm always super excited to see individuals coming to the US through proper legal channel and I thoroughly welcome it. Once more, congratulations 🎉

@pglen6042

Жыл бұрын

absolutely agree, proper legal channels, thoroughly welcome (your sense of humor is an extra perk)

I've wanted to do jury duty since I was 18, but I've never been called. My late father hated it and used to get called all the time. Congratulations on your citizenship, I do hope you know that you're going to have to change the way you say aluminum now. 😉

You might find the jury duty thing particularly interesting as someone who was raised in another country. All judges do this bit differently, but depending on where you live and who is running the courtroom, you might get a fun civics lesson full of things most citizens don't pay attention to after high school, talking about how important it is, and the history of the US, and it's something the Founding Fathers believed and fought for. I do legal transcription for a living at the moment. I've heard quite a few of these speeches from different judges in different states. Mostly it seems to be to get the jurors interested and feeling patriotic about donating their time to doing an important civic duty. Personally, I've always wished to be called for duty, but it's never happened.

Really digging those panoramic closing shots! Jury duty is a really cool experience. Most civic.duties are, actually... well, except for the draft, of course.

The fact that Laurence Brown is now a US citizen continues to put a big smile on my face!

So sweet to see your kitty hanging out with you 💕

Over the last 50 years--yes, I'm old--it seemed as though I would get a notice for jury duty just as I was moving. Then, 5 years ago, I got summoned, and dutifully went to the courthouse downtown only to be told that the case had been given a continuance and that someone was supposed to have notified us. But they didn't, so we were all excused.

Congrats as a US citizen. I know jury duty can be a burden but, as you said, it is an obligation. I love your attitude about it. And I'm so happy you recognize some newly-acquired rights. My understanding about children is that they are citizens of the US if they are born here, regardless of the citizenship of the parents.

Happy New Year to both you and Tara. And welcome aboard, Citizen Lawrence! Jury duty is a privilege, an obligation and a real eye opener into viewing our US legal system in action. 🙂

CONGRATS!!!

Happy new year and congratulations on being a US citizen!

Kafka is satisfied with you. That’s a sign you are a good human being… By his standards!😻

I have served on juries 3 times - once in federal court and twice in Virginia courts. (Virginia tried to get me a third time but I was the sole care giver for my elderly mother in another state and I was exempted). I feel very strongly that everyone should serve on jury duty when they are called. But I warn you - if you take your responsibility very seriously (as I did - each time) you can find yourself aging rapidly during the process. I constantly wanted to interrupt the proceedings with my own questions and my overly-suspicious brain "assumed" that my reasonable questions were not being asked because the attorney's didn't want us to know the answers! Also I found it nearly impossible to base my decision strictly on testimony given in court and not allow my own personal experience to influence me. I don't know how anyone is able to do that! I learned that one of the best ways they have of making sure of this is by allowing anyone over 70 (in other words - the people with all the experience!) to automatically be excused from jury duty. By the time I reached it I felt it was one of the best things about getting old!

Happy for you!!!

Congratulations on your citizenship!

Welcome aboard! Jury duty is a lot like being at traffic school- amazingly boring. Once you are picked for a jury, it can get interesting. I was on a jury in a murder case once. That was where I got to see, and speak to, a parent who was helping his son conceal the murder he had committed. After the trial is over, the prosecutor and defense attorney requested to talk to the jurors. The judge told us we don't have to speak to them if we don't want to but of course I said "Sure, I'll talk to them". Why not? The lawyers just wanted to know what they did right and where they failed to convince us of their arguments. The guy's father just wanted to ask me "Do you think my son did it?" and I was happy to tell him "Yes, and I KNOW you helped him". He looked at me like maybe he was a bit surprised and said "That's all I want to know". His assistance was in picking up his son right after the murder and bringing him a fresh set of clothes and dumping clothes the son wearing that day.

@lo1bo2

Жыл бұрын

Geeze, what a great father. Wonder if his long-term example had an influence on the son becoming a murderer.

@kirbyculp3449

Жыл бұрын

One is wistful for frontier justice.

Excellent! Happy Citizenship!

Congratulations! So glad you have you as one us!

Always loved your humor. Jury duty can be rewarding. VOTE!!!

I found out I was summoned for jury duty not too long after I turned 18 but I opened the letter about a week after I was supposed to be there for jury selection (I don't remember why) and I was terrified there'd be some sort of consequence for not showing up, turns out it happens often enough that they don't even bat an eye anymore

@azuroslazuli6948

Жыл бұрын

You got lucky. If I tried that in my hometown, they wouldn't be so lenient. Pretty sure you can end up in jail yourself if you aren't careful.

@kellyb6198

Жыл бұрын

@@azuroslazuli6948 it's been 10 years now hopefully if they were gonna do something it would've happened by now😅🤷‍♀️

Congrats, Laurence!

Happy New Year, fellow American!

Congratulations, fellow American! So tickled for you and your beautiful wife. Jury duty isn't too bad. I've served many times and it always reaffirms my faith in the system. You brought a tear to my eye.🤗

Congratulations! You were sworn in exactly six months to the day after I received the news that I, a U.S. citizen, had received Icelandic citizenship by naturalization. Iceland is a beautiful country, but there's no swearing-in. I will say, having spent eight weeks on a jury in California in 1998, that it's not all pure excitement.

Your cat is EXTREMELY cute. Lovely little furrball!