I am not a fan of the jury system in civil cases. In criminal cases, its really important though and if you are on the panel, you had better take it seriously.

I can totally understand the frustration with the process though. For 90% of the people that show up, it amounts to nothing more than an inconvenience.

Although, I would not mind it if I got called - I watch from the other side, so being on a jury could be kind of fun for me. I have a feeling that I would never get picked, even if I got in the box for questioning.