I don't agree with the "jury service" idea of compelling members of the public to become "Lords". That would be conuter-productive, because anyone forced into the job against their will would resent that, and be unlikely to do a good job, as their heart woul not be in it.

I realise the intention is to prevent power-crazed megalomaniacs from becoming "Lords" - I'm not sure how to get around this problem.

I agree with the poster who said the title "Lords" should be abolished, as it implies superiority of these people over the rest of us. In fact they are our servants and the HOL should be renamed "House of Servants".