[swilhelm73]

No - the only way to get rid of a fed judge is impeachement.

The founders never expected judges to wield as much power as they do, hence their positions being so safe from democratic interference.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Actually the judiciary was set up specifically to resist democratic governance by the mob. It was designed to be independent so that decisions would be made on the basis of the Law rather than popular sentiment.

It is just the reflection of the popular view which makes this court so obnoxious. The "California view" is repugnant to most of the rest of the country.

[Spok]

"The founders never expected judges to wield as much power as they do, hence their positions being so safe from democratic interference."

That's because the founders never heard of a federal district court judge. The only court created by the Constitution is the Supreme Court-the rest were created by congress, and are technically known as statutory courts of "limited" jurisdiction. Yes, limited. Ironic, ain't it?