So who wants to be a Justice?

[ThePlagueRat]

Originally posted by Epistax
Wasn't there a debate about whether or not they must be independent in the other court thread?

Yes, there was... As a spokesman of individual freedom, I suggest party-membership issues left out of this. Org. freedom is one certain democratic right, and also a judge has this right.
(and duties as well)

We must divide between these two things: Party politics and Judicial duties.

I would apply for a Judicial position!
I could also cancel the Culture Party membership since it's been merged into the DIA. I have no position nor interrests in that party any longer. So why bother? Just keep politics out of it...

[Captain]

Originally posted by johncmcleod
oops. Sorry, I'm an idiot.

No worries
It happens to us all.

Interested in being a judge?

[Aggie]

If somebody wanted to appoint me to a judgeship I would definitely be interested. But I would not campaign for justice job.
Aggie

[rush]

Hm ... there's interest among many citizens to be appointed as judge. But we can't say the same for some of the Ministers positions, where incumbents are now contesting against Banana (GOD).
What should be done to attract people to run for these Ministers position ?

[Moral Hazard]

About campaigning, a straight out campaign would be too political, but one should state thier legal opinions I think. AKA strict constructionalist - no authority unless authorized etc.

[MrWhereItsAt]

The Justices are there to mostly help the elected Government with issues the people bring up. The way I see it, it is the same chosen officials that have enough responsibility to tell which judge hopefuls have shown the necessary qualities to be considered for, er, Judgedom. ( )

But everyone who shows an interest should eventually get the chance to be seriously considered - our second priority (beyond Democracy) should be to get as many people involved in such positions as possible.

[GodKing]

Count me as one of the hopefulls as well. Assuming, of course, that the ammendment passes.

[Kuciwalker]

The amendment will probably pass. I haven't really seen any opposition to the idea, just a few disputes on how to implement it.

[jdjdjd]

Originally posted by Epistax
Wasn't there a debate about whether or not they must be independent in the other court thread?

Yes, but that was never decided. It was also suggested they leave the party before appointment, after appointment or not hav eto give it up. After thinking it over, maybe the court itself should set rules for its own members. I think we all agreed, hoever, that a politically active justice was not desireable.

Oh BTW, thanks Timeline, and especially considering I chose not to join any party, including the DIA.

[Kramerman]

I would be honored to be a judge.

Kman

[Apocalypse]

Most of the ministers already know I'm interested. I'l just state if "officially" now.

[Captain]

updated list on first page as of now.

again, this is unofficial. It's just there so that people can let Ninot know (or you could PM him) as he embarks on a selection process.

Of course, it'll be five days before the poll closes, but I'm *fairly* confident the amendment will pass. If not,

[kring]

I don't think it would be fair to require justices to give up their party alliance(s). By the same token, if a justice was voting based on said alliances in direct violation of the Constitution, impeachment would be necessary if the person didn't willing step down.

How would you define politically active? Is expressing my opinions (whether or not they agree/disagree with one or more parties politically active).

I also would hope that the justices will be chosen to be rubber stampers for the President (regardless of the President's political party, if any).

My one concern is the no term limits for justices. If you want more people to experience leadership, then I would urge term limits. Lack of term limits can cause problems. In my area, we vote to keep/not keep the state supreme court justices individually, but I don't think anyone has ever been kicked out by the vote.

Length of Office Terms:
All office terms shall last one month. A member can run for a different office at the end of his term, but he cannot change offices during it. If a member is elected three times into the same office, that member must run for a different office in his fourth term, or not run at all.

We would need to change this part of our Constitution since it does say ALL office terms and TERM limits, and to me justices are an office. Or, we would need to change Amendment III's wording. As well as modifying the impeachment section immediately following.

Also, the court should have no more power than granted by the Constitution as decided by the people in their votes.

[Decimus]

I would love to be a judge.

[Guardian]

I'd be willing.