QUOTE (Shakey @ Jun 17 2009, 02:12 AM)

Sad thing is we'll be stuck with her sorry butt for life. There's another bone to pick with the system. Why should non elected judges have lifetime seats?
Cripes! I live in a state where one of my Senators was appointed by the soon to be convicted felon Rod Blagojevich. Why? Because he has better judgement than the rest of us?????
I believe the thinking is, that if Judges were elected for a term they'd be as crooked as the politicians. Pandering to special interest groups who contribute to their multi-million dollar campaigns with regard for the Constitution and the law taking a backseat. I'm sure that's true. However, I'd bet there are plenty of back door deals going on with this system too and I agree that a lifetime appointment is excessive. Make it an 8-10 year appointment and call it a day. It's one of the most important, if not
THE MOST important decision a President makes. Obama may get to appoint yet another judge during his communist reign of terror.