[Beagle8U]

" Perhaps, just perhaps, we should pay better money so that we get justices that actually are competent?"

Perhaps the argument would have merit if there was a list of those that had turned down the offer of a seat on the bench because it doesn't pay well enough?

[DManA]

Where is it written that judging has to be their life long occupation? Work in the free market for a while, then do your public service for a while. Go back to the free market if it becomes to burdensome.

[LC HOGHEAD]

Perhaps the argument would have merit if there was a list of those that had turned down the offer of a seat on the bench because it doesn't pay well enough? Actually there WAS a long list of judges who asked NOT to be considered for the last two vacancies.

[AmishDude]

It occurs to me that, since the entire court system is not a market system but is created by our government, it isn't right for lawyers to benefit so much from it while ordinary taxpayers pay for all the costs.

I suggest that officers of the court be assessed a tax so that we can pay the judges properly.