I do see your point- I just think the present system is wrong, and to your argument that it might produce a bad system I say: Look at the current system- can it be worse than this?
I can't afford to take off for potentially weeks or months for a tiral- so I could never be a juror- but I would sign up to be considered for 'paid' service...
I think the cost would be less than all the wasted time and money in the current system, result in speedier trials, and the result would be no worse than the current system (hopefully better)
I am open to other suggestions...
Yes, it can, frankly. What would happen if a non-profit "activist organization" emerged which submitted groups of applicants to become paid jurors, in order to enact Social Justice? ("Remember, when you're a juror, always vote to acquit, because the police are The Man, and this is your chance to fight back." "Remember, always vote against big corporations." "Remember, always vote against the Radical Christians who are Trying to Destroy America.")
At this point, a random draw is basically the best we can do.