she's such a b*tch to people she doesn't like, but a judge isn't supposed to take sides. For example, if she had a drugged out looking defendant, and a clean, well dressed prosecutor, she would be a total beeyotch to the defendant, and treat the prosecutor kindly. That isn't right. A judge of all people should know that you can't judge a book by its cover. BOTH sides should be treated equally, and with respect. Am I right or wrong?
2007-02-12 05:47:53 · 13 answers · asked by theycallmefantastic 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You're right. However it's a TV show and the whole purpose of TV is for entertainment.
2007-02-12 05:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gary D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
On Judge Judy (and all other court shows, such as the People's Court and Judge Mathis), she is not technically working as a judge, she is working as an arbitrator.
She did formerly work as a judge, so that is where her experience/background and title come from. But in order for these court cases to get shown on tv, the plaintiff and defendant both agree to have the court case dismissed, and they agree to have it settled by another third party - an arbitrator. That is the "real" title of all these tv judges.
But since these are television shows made to look like real court cases, they still refer to the arbitrator as a judge, they have a set that looks like a courtroom, and they even have bailiffs. None of these things are necessary to an arbitrator but they help the atmosphere of the show.
Onto the answer to your question. Since Judge Judy is not acting as a real judge, she has more leeway to say what she wants. Plus, since her attitude toward the litigants is a big part of the show's popularity, she is going to play it up as long as the ratings are good.
2007-02-12 14:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by jaclyn the librarian 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are definitely right as far as judging a book by it's cover.
However, I can't see how someone would expect to be treated with respect in court if they come in dressed looking like a crack whore.
How can you treat someone with respect if they don't show enough to dress appropriately to come to a hearing? How someone presents themselves is (most of the time) a reflection of how they regard and deal with situations in their life.
If I'm not mistaken, even Wal-Mart sells dress clothing, so "not having a lot of money" is no excuse.
Everyone must be able to state their case and present any evidence they may have. Sometimes, people who aren't in appropriate attire can redeem themselves by acting civilized and intelligent, but it is rare.
"Judge" Judy is a judge all right, and most of the time she is rather quick to do so, and this IS entertainment we are talking about.
2007-02-12 14:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by polishedamethyst 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love this woman. She trucks no fools. She tells it like it is and gives it what is right.
As to not "judging a book by it's cover" - anyone who shows up in court dressed inappropriately and acting disrespectful deserves a tongue-lashing. She expects a certain modicum of respect as do all courts.
She has over 30 years on the bench....she must be doing something right.
2007-02-12 13:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judge Judy is bound by the law. And yes she deserves the title, she earned it. The picking sides and yelling at people, thats just drama for TV audiences.
2007-02-12 13:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by zebj25 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're right--unfortunately the common people out there do judge a book by its cover, so they like to see that in a T.V. show.
2007-02-12 14:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judy, Judy, Judy. She is right, she is right, we are liars, we are liars. She is a know it all that could never make it as a real judge on a real bench before some slick lawyers. Oh shame, Oh shame. She is nothing more than a B Rated Actress.
2007-02-12 13:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, she doesn't deserve the title. You see, she isn't being a judge when she's on television. She's being an entertainer. She is a part of a cast, to be perfectly accurate.
Her accurate title should be "former judge of.......".
2007-02-12 14:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but it's a TV show, so they want her to act like that.
All parties agree to be heard on TV and know what it's going to be like, so it's their problem.
They don't have to be heard in front of Judge Judy, they choose to!
2007-02-12 14:32:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's an entertainer and none of the degenerates gracing her set actually pay their decisions it comes out of their earnings for the appearances and rights to tell their story and use their visage.
Sooooo there is no real legal battle it's TV and it's basically playing court.
2007-02-12 13:51:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋