Think of it this way. If you think it sucks you could ask the government to get rid of trial with juries. Heck, we could go to a guilty until proven innocent method too. You'd never have to serve jury time again.
Honestly, you'll spend 1 day (or less) in selection, and then possibly 1-3 days listening to a case (unless you get unlucky enough to get put on a huge convoluted case that lasts weeks). Also, once you serve you don't have to again for like 4/6 years (in NY anyways)