The whole idea of life-time appointments to the Supreme Court of the U.S. was to provided those justices with judicial independence. They would not have to worry about getting re-elected or re-appointed you see. No one could threaten their positions through those processes. But, would not finite term limits also provide such independence? Say a fixed ten-year term with no reappointment possible? Not having rapid turnover would allow justices time to learn the positions and time to exercise their talents but we would not be stuck with underperforming justices forever and ever, Amen.
Sounds like a good idea to me. And seems more doable than expanding or contracting the size of the court.
YES! Absolutely! Gone are the 18th-century days when the average lifespan for a male was 45–50 years. Being in SCOTUS until you are 80, 90, or 100-yrs old is LUDICROUS! Simply asinine. This is why we MUST update (or overhaul) our antiquated Constitution. Period.
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Comment by Professor Taboo — June 24, 2024 @ 12:42 pm |
Congress needs to enact term limits for Supreme Court Justices as well as implement reforms, as it stands the tenure today means that nine individuals have more power than the framers of the constitution intended.
We must have independent oversight as some of the justices are lacking ethics.
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Comment by House of Heart — June 24, 2024 @ 1:54 pm |
I agree, but selecting those with “independent oversight” would be about as neutral as any other government action in place today.
DEFINITELY agree that term limits should be part and parcel of their positions.
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Comment by Nan — June 24, 2024 @ 2:29 pm |
The only way I can see out of this mess would be the Dems taking the House and Senate and stacking the court. They deserve it.
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Comment by House of Heart — June 24, 2024 @ 6:17 pm |
Make it 6 years. That way when they get bought off, they have less time to enjoy their corrupt $$$
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Comment by shelldigger — June 24, 2024 @ 2:08 pm |
Ha..love it!
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Comment by maryplumbago — June 24, 2024 @ 3:17 pm |
Hi Steve. I love this idea. Hugs. Scottie
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Comment by Scotties Playtime — June 26, 2024 @ 10:49 am |
Hi, Scottie! Always good to hear from you! :o)
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Comment by Steve Ruis — June 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm |
Hi Steve. Just to let you know I follow and read your content. I just rarely comment. But I love how you think, the content you post, and often find things in your posting I can use in “conversations” with the right … people that comment on my blog or send me email. Thank you. Hugs. Scottie
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Comment by Scotties Playtime — June 27, 2024 @ 1:06 pm |
Praise from the praiseworthy is always special!
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