The Supreme Court

We know our founders thought this branch of government would be the weakest as it only had power to declare laws unconstitutional and to apply the laws through trials. The courts have often exceded their authority in passing rulings that have the power of law. This is a grevious acquisitioin of power that goes against the basic principles of our country. The people, and only the people, have a right make laws and govern themselves. By allowing a small grouip of lifetime appointed judges the power to decide what is right or wrong based on their feelings is taking away the right to govern from the people and putting it into the hands of what turns out are poliltical appointees.

Protecting the People

• Judges may only remain in office if they exhibit "good behavior". Unfortunately not much was written by our founders on what they meant by that term. Surely when a judge goes beyond his authority and passes a judegement that has the effect of law, he has usurped the authority of congress, taken the right of governing away from the people, and has exibited bad behavior. That judge should be removed.
• Many decisions of the Supreme Court are made with a 5-4 vote. We should all agree that a close vote in no way sets a precedent as one person, not elected by the people, has cast a deciding vote. The only rulings that should set a precedent would be a 9-0 ruling, pershaps a 8-1 ruling, allowing for an odd point of view from one member. But all other rulings should be subject to review and improvement of decision so that there is no doubt as to the correctness of the decision.