PEACE & JUSTICE: Appointing Federal Judges a Bad Idea!

Several business groups in Louisiana, including the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, have suggested that the state do away with the election of judges and the undue influence of campaign funds. Their proposal would be to follow the federal path of appointment. But is the appointive process really better than electing judges? Do citizens get better choices and more competent juris...

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