Letters,
Judges and Judiciary,
Government
Aug. 24, 2018
Amendment would subject judges to even more political pressure
One of the first lessons political science students are taught is that the first job of every elected official is to stay in office. Judicial officers can do that with outstanding performance.
Judge Noel Wise from Alameda County wrote a "Guest Column" article titled "Keep Judges out of Politics." In said article, Judge Wise appeared to advocate for removal of the ability to allow for challenges of sitting judges at the end of each of their six-year terms. I wholly disagree with Judge Wise's position.
As a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Superior Court as a judicial assistant, I hold no office in higher regard nor...
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