Then if each presidential inauguration brought in 2 new justices, the term of each justice would be only 14 years. Fine.OTOH every two-term POTUS would name an outright majority on SCOTUS for his last term and his successor’s first term. Much too democratic, IMHO, to fit in our republican Constitution. So you would probably have to reduce the number of justices named upon each president’s inauguration from 2 to 1 - but then the term in office of each justice goes up to 28, and I think you’ll agree that that’s a bit high.
No, I think the choice would be between 9 and 11, and I favor 11.
And don’t even talk about an even number and the POTUS breaking the tie - that would break the principle of separation of powers, making the POTUS a de facto SCOTUS justice. No go.
....two more fanciful judges is another $416,000 a year of taxpayer money plus several times that for staff cost. That’s the wrong direction to go for those of us that believe that the federal government should every day be CUT not ADDED to.
But, again, I agree with you, whatever it takes to get these OLD GOATS out after 20 years MAX, I’m for. I think maybe we should say they must be at least 45 when appointed and then for a 20 year term. Plus, maybe there should be some medical restrictions.