I totally agree. I was sent the jury duty card, went to town (35 miles btw), and was picked for grand jury duty, once a week for I think 3 months. It was worth it. I learned a lot, had a good county attorney general or whatever it's called, at that time who was just retiring. Due to our deliberations, innocent people did not have to face trial, and guilty ones did. I got called another time or two but later my health did not permit me to go.
It’s inconvenient yes, but consider if you were on trial and wrongfully accused. Wouldn’t you prefer a jury of intelligent people who can weigh the evidence and make an informed decision? Or would you prefer people deciding your fate who are there just to pick up a little extra cash.
It’s even more important in some civil cases where the evidence is technical and requires someone with some smarts to weigh the evidence.