Did you know that the U.S. is nearly alone in the world in electing most of its judges? The NY Times compares the U.S. with the world today in an article built anecdotally around a dishonest, race-baiting and successful campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court by a Republican with little experience but plenty of political connections.

Appointment systems are not without politics. But I prefer them to elections.

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