The Judge

James Greene states, that the constitution should create term limits for federal judges.

Greene is saying that Judges should serve shorter terms like everyone else in government. As per constitution judges have to serve a life term that only at time of death, is that they stop their responsibility.  The constitution was created many years ago and the evolution of society has change. In which case the security of the citizens is in jeopardy.  As per the author judges face a problem, not being able to give up their obligation, as they get older or even at time of illness. A problem that can impede them from making the proper judgments at time of making decisions, for offenders.

Greene, explains the problem that can arise from a judge serving long terms. For example if the judge becomes ill, and his judgment are impaired decision making can be at risk. The judge’s duty has to be completed regardless of health situation. However the mental impairment will affect the process of sentence. Greene allow us to understand that the constitution was created hundreds of years ago. However the evolution of society has change rapidly. A possible problem can be that the constitution has been outdated and a new amendment needs to be put in place.

Greene compares the judge’s and the president terms. He explains that the president can only serve 4 year term, after his term is up, he needs to be reelect to serve again. Allowing presidents to serve a maximum of eight years. If the presidents, serve two terms, an equivalent to eight years, they are not allow to serve again. The job of the Judge is very delicate and involve a lot of decision making.  That have to be served in an accordance with the term. A question that can arise from the article is: why a job as critical as a judge, have to be served as a life time job? With such critical judgment that have to be made, impeding decisions.  

Greene explains that the US Constitution needs to copy other countries, that their judge terms are 18 years or less. In this case the term can be understood because, they will be retiring at an age that is appropriate to use judgments.

 The constitution, needs to be reevaluated and amended in terms of the judge’s. Because in other countries the judge is only to serve an eighteen year term. Allowing them to prevent wrong judgment’s with such a delicate profession. The author is not telling us, the time the judge spend in school? How old they are at time of appointing? How many hour’s judges put in to work a week? How many cases is the minimum judges are assigned? In my mind this are crucial question on the determination of the judge term. To perform at their highest potential. Jamal Greene, voice is clear and I agree with his opinion. Judges have to serve a set term not a life time, because their mind and ability to focus can become impaired affecting the verdict of individuals.

I choose this quote, because I can’t understand how a president serve less time than a judge.  The duty of the judges have to use the mind and brain at all times. Because they have to build the case and the researching of the evidence can be time consuming. Brain power, can start to wear out.