| ▲ | hvb2 3 hours ago | |
This is the American way. The end result? Judges being elected that nobody knows. Some even running unopposed. Yet, they all are 'elected'. No. I don't think Americans can elect more people. I would be shocked if over 10% formed their own opinion on which judge to pick for example. If you're lucky they did that for the ballot measures... | ||
| ▲ | pstuart 3 hours ago | parent [-] | |
> Judges being elected that nobody knows. I think this falls under "least worst option". I confess that I (and most others) don't have the time or focus to properly evaluate judicial candidates, so I turn to "trusted resources" to help guide my vote. It's easier to vote on higher level issues, like ballot propositions or state/federal representation. That said, the fact that a significant portion of the voting public voted in a man who epitomizes the most unqualified and inappropriate person into the US presidency has shaken my faith in democracy. | ||