Supreme Justices, hmm?

I wonder why our forefathers, the framers of the constitution, thought
it was important that Supreme Justices of the Highest court in the
land, hold those positions for life. A life time appointment?
John Roberts, 50 years old, could quite possibly be the Chief Justice,
for 25 years, if confirmed. I personally,disagree with that concept! I
think anybody can burn out, and get careless, not to mention someone
that holds a position in the Federal Govenment, the rest of his/her
life, or untill they decide to quit!
(BJAY)

 

http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2005/01/10/Arts/missstewartban050110.html

 

A lifetime appointment and serving a lifetime are two different things.
Typically we don't want justices swayed by people's moods. We want them to
sit back, relax and really think things out (constitutionally) without
having to worry about public opinion. Of course expecting them to do that is
where the process breaks down.
Now the lifetime appointment protects them from public opinion in as far as
they don't lose their job because the public doesn't like the judgement.
However the judges should look at this as a job that has good benefits and
decide that when the retirement age comes up they should consider retirement
and go out to enjoy their remaining years. We need to put them on a standard
work schedule so that they work week like everyone else. That way they don't
get off 3 months to 5 months each year to screw around. Force them to do the
work and you'll see a higher rate of retirement when its time.

 

BJAY, A lifetime appointment and serving a lifetime are two
different things. Typically we don't want justices swayed by people's
moods. We want them to sit back, relax and really think things out
(constitutionally) without having to worry about public opinion. Of
course expecting them to do that is where the process breaks down.
Now the lifetime appointment protects them from public opinion in as far
as they don't lose their job because the public doesn't like the
judgement. However the judges should look at this as a job that has good
benefits and decide that when the retirement age comes up they should
consider retirement and go out to enjoy their remaining years. We need
to put them on a standard work schedule so that they work week like
everyone else. That way they don't get off 3 months to 5 months each
year to screw around. Force them to do the work and you'll see a higher
rate of retirement when its time.
(Elmer MeKeegan)

‘‘Well sir, Elmer, that's about the best explanational view
point, I've heard.
You state that they should cosider retirement like normal folks, like
the average citizen, and retire and enjoy their remaining years!
(paraPhrasing some bit)
Yes, but why should any of those federal government folks, hell, they
only work, a few hours a week. Maybe, it should be a 8 year appointment.
But, your various points are very practical, thanks, BJAY

 

That he's a lawyer? Isn't that enough?