Anne Carroll makes a good point when she says that deciding whether to vote for an incumbent on the basis of a single incident (about which we may not have all the facts) is unfair. The problem with these judge elections, though, is that usually there is almost no information on which to base a decision. Attorneys who appear before them are understandably reluctant to voice their opinions since they will likely have to appear before them in the future. So, how are we to make an informed choice in a judgeship election?
This is why I believe we ought to change the constitution and move to an appointed judiciary. Legislators can develop a record on which to base a decision as to whether someone is not only qualified to be a judge but has a judicial temperment. Voters can't do that. Charlie Swope Ward 1 _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
