The judiciary literally is the state in America. But I think you alluded to the appointment process, which yes sure but judges have shown independence once they sit the bench.
I actually meant impeachment. In the US, the legislative branch can remove judges when they are not to its liking. They rarely do it, which is probably why the judicial branch is so out of control and can basically act like mini-dictators.
I'm not sure what is worse. I'd say judges having more power is probably worse, because they have 0 accountability rather than the minimal accountability of legislators. But then again, legislators never protect your rights, while judges sometimes do. Decisions...
The American judicial branch has been bad, but not as bad as it could've been. The biggest problem is the postmodern "living constitution" theory of law that allows judges to basically legislate from the bench.
The biggest problem is not any ideology, but the fact that they're allowed to do whatever the hell they want - which incentivizes them to come up with ideologies that justify them doing whatever the hell they want.
Yes, as bad as they are, at least they defend free speech - I cannot say the same of European judges.
The "state" controls the judiciary everywhere. Do you mean direct control by the executive?
The judiciary literally is the state in America. But I think you alluded to the appointment process, which yes sure but judges have shown independence once they sit the bench.
I actually meant impeachment. In the US, the legislative branch can remove judges when they are not to its liking. They rarely do it, which is probably why the judicial branch is so out of control and can basically act like mini-dictators.
I'm not sure what is worse. I'd say judges having more power is probably worse, because they have 0 accountability rather than the minimal accountability of legislators. But then again, legislators never protect your rights, while judges sometimes do. Decisions...
The American judicial branch has been bad, but not as bad as it could've been. The biggest problem is the postmodern "living constitution" theory of law that allows judges to basically legislate from the bench.
The biggest problem is not any ideology, but the fact that they're allowed to do whatever the hell they want - which incentivizes them to come up with ideologies that justify them doing whatever the hell they want.
Yes, as bad as they are, at least they defend free speech - I cannot say the same of European judges.
Wow, birds of a feather, shit on our heads, together. Surprised I yam, I yam.