OPINION: Vital importance of The Rule of Law
Here is a quiz: You are in court trying to vindicate your rights. What kind of judge would you like to decide your case? One who is unbiased, neutral, and nonpartisan? Or one who has the financial support of any political party and who has publicly expressed his or her views on any number of social and political topics? Go to the head of the class if you chose the first kind of judge. And give yourself extra credit for recognizing the profound difference between the two.
Fortunately, here in Idaho we have a judiciary that is nationally recognized for its impartiality and independence. And even though the compensation for our judges is some of the lowest in the nation, we continue to produce excellent judicial candidates who are motivated by a commitment to public service. Unfortunately, changes are in the wind due to a hyper-partisan legislative majority seeking to exert control over our courts. Currently, judicial vacancies can be filled by appointment by the governor after screening and selection by the Idaho Judicial Council, or in a nonpartisan election.
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