For example, electing judges insures that they will be loyal to the people of the state, in theory at least. The job of a judge is not an easy one, but it is very important. This is because a judge must interpret the laws of the land both fairly and firmly as the well know quote goes, "Sed lex dura lex. The Law is hard but it is the Law." It is reasonable to argue that since a judicial position has attributed such as influence, prestige, and power, judges should be elected. Which should ensure that the person elected will ultimately answer to the people they serve, even if that is often not the case. Another benefit of elections is that it exposes the beliefs of each candidate, thus allowing the voters to make informed decisions based on the people they believe most represent them. As a voter it is idealistic and naïve to blindly trust that any judge (or politician of any kind) is politically neutral. Every judge will lean further to one side of the debate than the other, and it is important for the public to know which way the candidate
For example, electing judges insures that they will be loyal to the people of the state, in theory at least. The job of a judge is not an easy one, but it is very important. This is because a judge must interpret the laws of the land both fairly and firmly as the well know quote goes, "Sed lex dura lex. The Law is hard but it is the Law." It is reasonable to argue that since a judicial position has attributed such as influence, prestige, and power, judges should be elected. Which should ensure that the person elected will ultimately answer to the people they serve, even if that is often not the case. Another benefit of elections is that it exposes the beliefs of each candidate, thus allowing the voters to make informed decisions based on the people they believe most represent them. As a voter it is idealistic and naïve to blindly trust that any judge (or politician of any kind) is politically neutral. Every judge will lean further to one side of the debate than the other, and it is important for the public to know which way the candidate