Jury service is part of a process. A process has rules. Being part of a society is to observe rules whilst arguing the rights and wrongs of said rules.

I reckon there are grounds for tinkering with how the jury system works but in the meantime, the system is how it is.

I sincerely hope I am never subjected to a jury though. If being judged by your peers involves recognising that more people in The UK voted on X Factor than voted in the general election, it would appear my peers may not be well equipped. Sales of red top tabloids and celebrity magazines lead you to be concerned that what could be construed as arrogannce pomposity on my part is a reflection of general intelligence elsewhere.

A quick look at BBC Have Your Say website shows you the general level of those who may judge you in the future.