As others have said, this is a very sad thread. If you don't think that our right to a trial by jury is a good thing, you need to seriously research the alternatives. Our jury system is quite unique in the world we live in. Most other countries have moved away from the jury system, and I think it would be a huge mistake if the ignorant words of those in this thread were used to end the system.
Remember that when you are summoned for jury duty, it isn't just criminal court. You could be chosen to be the factfinder in any number of cases, whether it be personal injury, contract, intellectual property.....etc (including criminal). The folks involved in those legal actions are all folks that, one way or another, have found themselves in the Court system. It’s a great honor that our system puts their legal rights in your hands. It should be taken seriously. It must be taken seriously for this process to work.
I am an attorney and have tried several jury cases to verdict. In each of those cases, the juries took their roles very seriously. I believe that if we were able to question them after the trial, they would have said that they enjoyed the process and were honored to be given such a big responsibility. The jury system is one of the things that makes this country great. Personally, I wouldn't be in this line of work if we didn't have the jury system. It’s sad to see that some are willing to throw a significant right...a freedom...out the window.