Litmus Testing Research Paper

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I believe a litmus test should be used. Federal judges are in for 10 years unless reappointed for. During the time the Federal judges are in office things will change over the many years they are in. We shouldn’t hold onto beliefs or laws that are outdated. The decisions of these judges impact not only the parties involved in a particular case, but also the entire judicial system and even society at large. The federal judges shouldn’t use the own personal morals and beliefs that reflect their own opinion and outlook. That would be bias, and also this would give people a different view on the issue. We the people should not be blindsided by a federal judge’s ruling. We should have the right to know where they stand on issues. We the people should

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