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Old 11-05-2004, 11:47 PM   #30 (permalink)
SecretMethod70
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Originally Posted by jonjon42
why can't people see...Judges shouldn't give a damn if their rulings are popular or not..They should NOT be in "tune" with the voters. They are their to interpret the constitution. I highly doubt that brown vs. board would have made it very far if the judges were "in tune" with the voters. They are supposed to be able to put their politics aside and be as impartial as possible. hopefully those appointed can try and live up to that.
Precisely. I have problems with anyone who will choose a judge because of their opinion of abortion one way or the other.
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