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Originally posted by breakingdradles
As stated above, there are corrupt judges just like there are corrupt police.
I never thought about it, but I fully agree that judges have no use.
The only problem is without judges, they will have to call upon citizens to do jury duty a lot more often.
Maybe instead of social security, we pay retired people to be jurors.
They watch Judge Judy everyday already, why not be there in person!
Originally posted by nerbot
I didn't think judges were "elected" by "us" but "appointed" by "them".
They need educating and not eliminating. They need to be brought into the real world and should rub shoulders with those who often stand before them.
Unfortunately, most of them live insular lives and are surrounded by people who use them for corruption of the surrounding world, usually for profit and political/social influence.
It's not their fault some of them are evil. It's the fault of those around them.
Originally posted by inked up
I disagree.
Civilians do not know the law. So it would be impossible for a regular citizen to legally make a judgment based on law.
Have you ever served on jury duty? I have. And before the jury breaks, the judge goes over the law regarding the case. A jury has to decide within the law on their verdict.
So while I do not believe judges should be eliminated, they should be held to higher standards and should judge by the law, not by their emotions and be held accountable.
There are bad judges and there are good judges.
Anyways the point is, from now on because there are no Judges that respect the Constitution or the people left
I will point out where you are partially wrong in your initial assessment. Firstly may I suggest you actually READ my post. That may help, as your asking "have i ever been on a jury?" I Dont know, did you READ MY OP?
Anyways, first of all citizens do not know many laws because they are NOT TAUGHT them in the corrupt schools that basically indoctrinate and brainwash children to be good little slaves and enjoy paying taxes.
Judges don't know crap for laws either, there are over 50,000 statutes on the books in any place you walk into, theres no way ANY human being could possibly be able to conceive of that type of web of legal bs.
Ive met Judges, I know how it works man. They make up the rules as they go, anyone who has met a judge in this nation should realize that by now. Thanks.
PS - Ever seen the Constitution hanging on the wall in your local courthouse? Something to ponder perhaps...
Originally posted by inked up
I admit I misread that part. Calm down, please. No need to be rude.
There is no way children can be taught all the law. That is why lawyers go to school for so long.
And I too have met judges and they are straight up and not evil like you claim. So, again, I think your claim of all judges is off. Just my opinion.
Originally posted by nerbot
reply to post by muzzleflash
I think you misunderstood my point....
but after deleting what I was going to post, I'm just going to say..
...hang 'em all!
Originally posted by WonkoTheSane
One of the most horrific problems is that "we" don't actually elect anyone.
Originally posted by muzzleflash
One of the most horrific problems with the American legal system is the fact that we elect pompous and arrogant "Judges" to "judge" us and send us away for years over some of the most stupid reasons imaginable. These judges often discard the law and ethics and simply make decisions based on what THEY think and what THEIR opinion or "interpretation" is.
..........
Get rid of judges, lets go with "administrators" - who have no OPINION
and let the Jury's decide our fates