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Of course this thread is prompted by my regularly checking on the health of RBG and wishing her the best. However, please realize the thread is NOT about RBG! It's not about any serving or past Justice in any court.
Are lifetime appointments a good thing? I totally understand the logic. They should never have to worry about their job. However, isn't the same thing accomplished by giving an age limit or a term limit and one appointment per life?
I'm looking for honest input. The current situation has people risking their lives trying to survive long enough for a president who will appoint someone from the same party. It has people serving well beyond the reasonable time of service and decaying on the bench in an attempt to serve their country.
Wouldn't we be doing them more service by saying they serve until the legal age of retirement or a 20 year appointment?
Are lifetime appointments a good thing? I totally understand the logic. They should never have to worry about their job. However, isn't the same thing accomplished by giving an age limit or a term limit and one appointment per life?
I'm looking for honest input. The current situation has people risking their lives trying to survive long enough for a president who will appoint someone from the same party. It has people serving well beyond the reasonable time of service and decaying on the bench in an attempt to serve their country.
Wouldn't we be doing them more service by saying they serve until the legal age of retirement or a 20 year appointment?