i don't like the idea. i have a conscience and a lot of empathy, so that potentially translates to guilt and questioning whether or not i did the right thing. however, i don't try to get out of it anymore, because empathetic jurors are a good thing.
i recently almost got picked; made it to jury selection, and when i learned exactly what the individual was being tried for, i realized i couldn't be on the jury. the defense was asking the question, "if the defendant does not testify, could you still be objective?" in this case, the answer was absolutely no. an innocent person falsely accused of this particular crime would absolutely testify, and would probably stand up and testify right there during the jury selection and then be tossed out for contempt of court. the day dragged on and on, and then we finally broke for lunch. the defendant made a deal during lunch, and we went home after sitting there for an hour and a half while the deal was made.
it was a lousy day. they talked to us like we were elementary school kids, and gave the same information over and over to each juror when just saying it once would have sufficed. a procedure that should have taken two hours took all day. that being said, it's absolutely a civic duty, and if called, i'll go again. if picked, i'll reluctantly serve. but if they ask me a question about my objectivity , i will answer honestly whether it disqualifies me or not.