About judges

Regarding Judges

I have a problem with judges. I think we place them in too high of a regard. (I think that way about a lot of professions … but judges hold a special place with me.)

Our country’s founders were honorable and courageous. They pledged their treasure, their reputations, and their lives to found this new nation, but there are some things that they did not get right - and one of those things is lifetime appointments to the bench. I don’t think anyone should be given a life time appointment to govern (and govern is what they do). They govern without accountability, without fear of repercussions, or punishment for wrong actions and mistakes - none of us have a deal like that. I have thought for a long time now that federally appointed judges should have to face re-appointment on a regular basis. They have to earn a vote of confidence before they are put on the bench and they should have to keep that confidence in order to stay.

Last week a State Judge in New Hampshire ruled that a home schooled child had to be enrolled into a public school - not because she wasn’t being well educated, but because she was not receiving group learning and social interaction. Where does the Judge think this kid is - ON MARS? Most parents of home schooled kids are members of church and civic groups. They enroll there children in activates outside the home - little leagues, swimming classes, the arts, and play dates so that the kids get interaction. How many times have we seen home schooled kids win the national spelling bee? They’ve seemed normal enough to me and well-rounded. I have family members that have home schooled their kids. Those kids have grown up, gotten married, have kids of their own and are doing well. Some how they picked up interpersonal learning and social skills (lucky for them a “brainiac” judge never got hold of ‘em).

How many times do we hear of some “honorable judge” letting dangerous felons back onto the streets to rob, hurt, sell drugs, or kill again? How many times have they let a child molester, a child rapist, or a child abductor back into society just to have them finally kill an innocent child? One time would be too many, but we hear of it over and over again.

What do some judges fear? … losing re-election! Cry me a river. Judges make these kinds of decisions because they know they can. It doesn’t cost them anything. They become foolishly arrogant. Now, I know I’m painting with a broad brush here but because of the few, many must pay.

There you have it.
Pass it on if you like or let me know if don’t have a clue.

Eddie