american judges?

Question

does anyone else agree that american judges are probably the most unprofessional in the world. allowing cameras into a court room is disgusting and is illegal for good reasons in britain. sometimes I think they just pay people off the street and give them a cloak and hammer. it is pathetic compared to the british legal system.

so your telling me americans NEED cameras in the courtroom to avoid corruption. ?

Answer 1

We've got different ideas of professionalism. Over here, we just want them to weigh in correctly on the law. They can leave the wigs at home.

Answer 2

While the American system of jurisprudence may not be perfect, it is far from being unprofessional. Cameras being allowed into the court rooms can be most informative and can keep illegal, immoral, and unethical activities from taking place.

When it comes to so called celebrities and their issues being touted , I think an awful lot of people see that as their 15 minutes of fame, and that includes Judges and attorneys.

I don't know enough about the British legal system to make a comparison, so I will refrain.

Edit to answer your edit:
Americans don't NEED cameras to stop corruption. But it is an added advantage of the cameras being there, it holds everyone accountable. Do you know the adage: "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" ? Cameras, news media, and the public can help to be ensure that there is no abuse of power.

To be sure, the average Joe's traffic court appearance won't be headline news tonight, so take what is seen on high profile cases for what they are - media circus.

Answer 3

Our court system is wide open to everyone. It is part of our judicial system. We, the people, have the right to observe to make sure our trials remain fair and our judges just.

Look at it this way; would you want to be tried in a courtroom with nobody there except you, the judge, your attorney and the opposing attorney - behind locked doors? If you were treated unfairly, who would know? It would be your word against theirs.

I think our judges do a pretty good job. You'll find a nutcase or a corrupt one once in a while but that is usually exposed by the openness of our court system.

Answer 4

Totally unprofessional.

The whole point of a judge is to be unbiased, but in the U.S., just take the other day for example. The judge in the Anna Smith trial cried, and proceeded to give his opinion of how he wanted things handled.

Where's the neutrality in THAT?

If you're going to be so overwhelmed by emotion, you shouldn't be a judge.

Answer 5

hopeful