[livius]

Judges are not untouchable, but I don't believe the Governor of a state has the authority to remove a Federal judge. I'm not even sure they have the authority to remove a state judge just because they disagree with the judge's decision, unless it can be proved that the judge is receiving money or something else that would imply criminal activity.

Actually, let me revise that: Judges are very close to untouchable, and that is one of the problems with our system (as we can see in many judicial decisions, such as those of the 9th Circuit COurt, for example). Most judges - such as this one - are busy imposing a liberal agenda, and there seems to be no way to reach them or control them once they have obtained a judgeship.

[Ethan_Allen]

"Actually, let me revise that: Judges are very close to untouchable, and that is one of the problems with our system "

Have you seen this?

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PETITION FORM

"..I am a registered voter of Florida and hereby petition the Secretary of State to place the following amendment to the Florida Constitution on the ballot in the general election.
ARTICLE AND SECTION BEING CREATED OR AMENDED: Article I, Article V. (RULE 1S-2.009)

BALLOT TITLE: The Judicial Accountability Amendment (Judicial Accountability Initiative Law). (§101.161, F.S.)

BALLOT SUMMARY: We, the People of Florida, find the doctrine of judicial immunity has been greatly abused, and when judges abuse their power, the People are obligated - it is their duty - to correct that injury for the benefit of themselves and their posterity. In order to ensure judicial accountability and domestic tranquility, we hereby amend under Article I, Article V of our Constitution with these provisions, which shall be known as "The Judicial Accountability Initiative Law Amendment." (§101.161, F.S.)

FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Full text of this amendment is printed and continued on the accompanying four pages. (RULE 1S-2.009) ...." http://floridajail4judges.org/FL_petition.html

jail4judges is being organized in all 50 states

and this:

REDRESS, INC.
http://www.redressinc.org/default.asp

"Corruption in the agencies charged with enforcing our laws not only threatens communities by allowing dangerous criminals to roam free, it also undermines the confidence of our citizens in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The same is true with respect to judicial corruption. We must all, in our own countries, lead the fight to ensure integrity within our police and judicial systems."

[MHGinTN]

You offered (oblique to my post), "Judges are not untouchable, but I don't believe the Governor of a state has the authority to remove a Federal judge." Greer is a state judge, Lazzara is a federal judge. The governor has the ability to 'touch' Greer, for sure! Lazzara just bailed out, like a typical clinton appointee.