I've generally been uncomfortable with the idea of judge recalls; I want judges to feel safe making decisions that are correct under the law without having to face the backlash of an emotional public. However, I can't say I'm uncomfortable with the recall effort against Judge Marc Kelly in California, who gave a man who raped a 3 year old a light sentence under the grounds that he "didn't mean to hurt her".
Recall elections aren't really that common so maybe for now the status quo isn't so bad for cases like this. I would become concerned if judges started being recalled left and right for political reasons.
I don't really feel like linking to any articles on this case because of the graphic details; the case is easy enough to find.
Recall elections aren't really that common so maybe for now the status quo isn't so bad for cases like this. I would become concerned if judges started being recalled left and right for political reasons.
I don't really feel like linking to any articles on this case because of the graphic details; the case is easy enough to find.
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