tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post111970086932858743..comments2023-10-16T03:50:37.233-04:00Comments on America's Hometown: Modern Courts Coming to Philadelphia?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post-1121183839296134512005-07-12T11:57:00.000-04:002005-07-12T11:57:00.000-04:00Another good rule to follow...don't worry so much ...Another good rule to follow...don't worry so much about Vince Fumo.JAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015647196578714323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post-1121177552131888382005-07-12T10:12:00.000-04:002005-07-12T10:12:00.000-04:00"Our method of picking judges has become too heavi...<I>"Our method of picking judges has become too heavily dependent on things such as ballot position, campaign contributions and street money," Sen. Vince Fumo said. "Judges should serve on the basis of their legal experience, competency and professional temperament."</I><BR/><BR/>Rule of Thumb: when Vince Fumo signs on to any idea, <I><B> run the other way as fast as you can.</B></I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post-1120260454295182742005-07-01T19:27:00.000-04:002005-07-01T19:27:00.000-04:00Mark - the devil is in the details, but the select...Mark - the devil is in the details, but the selection commission can be broad and bi-partisan and approval of the governor's appointments can be subject to a super-majority of the legislature, ensuring that whacky, partisan judges don't get railroaded through. But Mark, in Philadelphia, judicial elections are a joke - always have been, always will be. We need a better system, and we should opt for one that's worked swimmingly in a majority of states. I saw how it worked in New Jersey, where I grew up and became familiar with politics. They have one of the most respected and professional state judiciaries in America.JAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015647196578714323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post-1120156997938022432005-06-30T14:43:00.000-04:002005-06-30T14:43:00.000-04:00The proposal for merit selection in PA would be no...The proposal for merit selection in PA would be nothing like the federal process and would, in fact, be inclusive and participatory.JAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015647196578714323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143977.post-1119878533770213222005-06-27T09:22:00.000-04:002005-06-27T09:22:00.000-04:00I'm sure the 19 people that voted in the May prima...I'm sure the 19 people that voted in the May primary will be devestated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com