Nov 03 2008
A Call for Change in Mississippi
A reader’s letter to the Clarion-Ledger decries the state of judicial elections in Mississippi and argues that it’s time for a change. The reader notes that the elections have become more partisan, more expensive and have attracted more special interest participation in recent years:
Why are political parties, vested interest groups, and lobbyists interested in our state judgeships. Is our justice system now for sale to the highest bidder?
This is a question that many people are asking in states that elect judges. And polls demonstrate a widely-shared concern that campaign contributions affect judicial decision-making.
The letter closes with a challenge that voters in all judicial election states should consider:
Tags: Clarion Ledger, judicial elections, Mississippi, other statesIf you or I should ever have a case before our Supreme Court, I would pray that the judges’ decisions would be based in law and not partisan politics.
It is time to appoint judges!
Entries RSS