Kansas Crap

Kansas has a way of getting national press for some of the most blatant stupidity. I am honestly embarrassed, at times, to admit I live here. First it is creationism taught as science in the public schools - now it is the popular election of judges. The following is on our district ballot this November:

Shall the following be adopted? The present method of nonpartisan selection of judges of the district court in this judicial district by the governor upon nominations by a district commission and subject to retention in office by a vote of the voters shall be discontinued and there is hereby adopted in this judicial district the election of judges of the district court by the voters. YES or NO

I've seen national press hailing this proposal as leading the advancement of Democracy. Despite the upside-down and backward wording, the intent here is clear. Election of judges by popular vote. It is ludicrous on its face. It is unquestionably contrary to the intent of our founding fathers, as well as, their wisdom. It is yet another power-grabbing attempt by our local radical conservatives. Hmmmmmm -- 'radical conservatives'. Shouldn't that be an oxymoron? A fundamental premise of our judiciary, at least according to the US constitution, is that judges are appointed precisely to keep them IMMUNE from the pressures of politics. Forcing judges to answer to the popular vote would force judges to do what the people want them to do instead of what may be the right thing to do, popular or not. The founding fathers are turning over in their graves.

If you live in Kansas vote NO on this proposition.