A Quote

“In a democracy, no one person should wield so much power for so long. Article III of the Constitution provides that federal judges “shall hold their offices during good behavior.” In practice this language means they serve for life absent voluntary retirement or impeachment. Were we to draft the Constitution today, we would be wise to reconsider this provision.”  This quote was by Jamal Greene is a professor of law at Columbia Law School and a former clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens.

This quote basically restates the law regarding federal judges in the US Constitution.  In fact informing the reader that our federal judges can stay in congress for life.  Also how if we were to draft the constitution today we will be wise to have the law changed concerning federal judges in congress.

I chose this quote because it coincides with all of our readings and writing thus far. Like readings such as the power of our government, our government stance on citizenship, and the US Constitution.  I agree with this professor because we need changes in congress.  In fact nobody wants to be governed by a government that is always at war when it comes to policies and funds for the American people.  We have to start somewhere and changing the laws regarding federal judges terms may just be the way to start.  Giving the American people the hope of a brighter future for our kids and a more peaceful and balanced government!