Revenge served cold - Florida Supreme MUST GO on Nov.5 (From Campaign2002 Thread) IMPORTANT

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[FreeTheHostages]

GO FLORIDA FREEPERS!!

This is a GREAT idea!!!

[bluewater bird]

I voted absentee. Hope others remember and vote accordingly.

[Amore]

I said "I recognize it's an imperfect system," but that doesn't mean it flat-out "does not work." In Florida, because the elections are "nonpartisan," it's very difficult to find out how the person was registered. Papers won't publish it (Heavens! that would violate the magical "nonpartisan" nature of the election!) Certainly, if they did, I agree, that would be a better indicator.

As for do I want a prosecutor making determinations involving child support, etc.? Sure, I don't think being a prosecutor disqualifies them from being good at civil cases. The reality is that usually someone from one side of the system is appointed or the other. Civil lawyers get appointed and have to learn the criminal system, and vice versa.

Now, I'd be happy to debate whether that's a GOOD system. Doesn't Texas have separate criminal courts? I think that's a good idea. In Florida, most newbies get put in juvenile court -- where the law is actually quite convoluted and difficult. Very few of them are equipped to handle it, frequently their decisions reflect that ignorance, and it's usually poor little kids that pay the price.

[visitor]

http://www.founding.org/columns/html/fljustices.html ...rto

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Please. The rumors of McBride winning are sheer newspaper hype.

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We need to do something. What are the laws for posting signs and such near voting places? How about bumper stickers? We've got to raise public awareness somehow and get these judges OFF the bench now!

[MHGinTN]

Dump the democrat pocket toys on the SCOFLA and appoint Judge Sauls!

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My vote against them is guarenteed. I'm printing up bumper stickers and working on signs right now! Gonna post the signs up and down US-1!!

[Political Junkie Too]

From the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinal, October 15, 2002:

Vote yes to retain appeals court, Supreme Court judges

South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board

Posted October 15 2002

On Nov. 5, voters will face six "merit retention" referendum questions, asking if they want to retain in office two Florida Supreme Court justices and four judges from the 4th District Court of Appeal.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board recommends a "yes" vote on each.

These officials are on the ballot only because the Florida Constitution requires them to survive a "merit retention" vote every six years to stay in office.

No one has ever been ousted in any of these elections, which began in 1978 for appellate court judges and in 1980 for Supreme Court justices. These officials were first appointed by a governor, not elected. No candidates can run against them, and there is no organized opposition to their retention.

All those facing merit retention are experienced jurists and legal scholars. All are supported for retention and rated highly by members of the Florida Bar who know them for quality and clarity of judicial opinions, knowledge of the law, integrity, judicial temperament, impartiality, and judicial demeanor.

All have a solid record of achievement in the law and deserve to be kept in office.

-PJ

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Voters won't vote out the judges. It's a divisive topic and one that Jeb can't win.

The left owns the most soapboxes. During election 2000 (and on and on...), the DNC version of events is the only one most Florida voters heard. When more people turn off perky Katie, and local Floridians once again own the "hometown" papers...we'll get there. Our local SOE said that in the 20 years voters have been able to elect judges, not one judge has been voted out of office. Judge=wise man to most Americans.

We'll see how many Floridians vote with their eyes open this election.

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BUMPER STICKERS!!!! Come one, come all! Anti-SCOFLAW bumper stickers! I'll post a pic in a moment. If you want one, let me know!!! It's raining right now, so it's a good thing I didn't get the signs up on US-1...

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Here ya go...the main graphic is about the size of your palm.