Posted by MW on February 12, 2007 at 13:02:29 (EST):
In Reply to: Re: Calarie to run for judge posted by 2 cents on February 12, 2007 at 08:16:44 (EST):
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: : Does it really matter that much? I don't see how it affects the everyday citizen who is judge.
: You're kidding. Right?
: This effects every citizen.
: It affects us all in all kinds of ways, from cases such as a auto accidents to the most horrible cases, like that freak who tried to carve the baby out of that woman. It affects us from leaving dangerous criminal go free to the welfare of orphaned children. From bad checks to child support, to domestic disputes, it affects us all in many ways.
: Even if you happen to be lucky enough get through life without ever appearing in a courtroom, whether as a plaintiff or defendant, your life will still be affected by many of the rulings these judges make in other cases.
Godd point. I agree with you 100%. Judges do make decisions that affect our everyday life.