News reports out that VP Joe Biden reported for jury duty today but was subsequently excused.

Now I think we all appreciate the symbolism of him reporting just like any other citizen but the fact is he is not just any other citizen. He was never going to serve on a jury for the simple reason that if he did the loser in the case would have had a solid basis for appeal.

In addition his being there required extra security, Secret Service, etc.

I appreciate the gesture but, considering he was never going to appear, I have to question the wisdom of spending the money for him to show up.