Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1902 — SOUND ADVICE. [ARTICLE]

SOUND ADVICE.

The county central committee of a neighboring county and judicial circuit says, in arguing the nomination of a candidate for Judge: "A competent Judge is usually found among lawyers of long experience and much study of law, and we take it that your highest desire in the matter is to aid in giving to the people a Judge who has had long experience in the practice of law. All minor considerations, such as friendship, promises of reward, or political tricks, should be laid aside in the selection of a candidate for the high position of Judge." We commend the above to the careful consideration of of our own circuit. A democrat is supposed to have just as fair treatment in the courts as a republican, and vice versa, as politics is not recognized in the administration of justice. Therefore the fitness of a candidate for judicial honors should be the chief requisite. Is he a man sufficiently well versed in law? Has he had the years of practice necessary to fit him to fill the judicial chair? Is he free from political influences, thereby insuring just and wise rulings on all matters that may come before him? These questions are pertinent, and alone should influence the voter in arriving at a decision before casting his vote for a judicial officer.