A sign of the times

[kandrathe]

I agree, except that I think it should be for life. Judges should be freed from all influence other than the law and their conscience.

They can quit, so they can be influenced. I've just never seen anyone in an entrenched position continue to perform. I'm not opposed to the US supreme court having lifelong appointments, and even having longer terms for our federal judges in general. But, I think at the state level, and certainly county level there is no need for that level of entrenchment. Perhaps for State Supreme Courts, it would be acceptable.