Question

Do you think that jury duty is an important civic duty, or do you think it's a burden?

Answer 1

Jury duty is an important civil duty because it lets citizens be involved in the judicial system. Instead of just giving your opinion after the verdict citizens get to play a role in deciding a verdict.

Answer 2

It is a matter of opinion, I suppose. 
We need jurors, of course, but with so many people who hate it, there surely wouldn't be enough if the goverment simply allowed whoever wanted to volunteer to be the jury. I suppose that makes it sound like a burden, as it's a goverment-ordered requirement, like taxes. It is a privilege, though, if you think about it. Being selected for jury-duty means that you're a reliable citizen of America and you're trusted enough to help make a very important decision. 
So, to restate my initial response, Jury duty can be seen as a duty or a burden, depending on how one views it.