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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy do I want term SCOTUS limits and abolition of the electoral college
whenever days like this pop up? Is this a "bad loser" attitude that I have or are these non partisan positions that are valid issues due to the current population of the US since the constitution was written over 250 years ago?
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Why do I want term SCOTUS limits and abolition of the electoral college (Original Post)
BigmanPigman
Jun 2018
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Phoenix61
(17,028 posts)1. SCOTUS age limits
Pilots have to retire at 65. Sounds good to me for a SCOTUS. Our culture changes faster than it ever has and we need a judiciary that can keep up with those changes.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)2. How would this happen?
Would we have to change the constitution? How many votes does that take? Would the prez have to OK it?
Phoenix61
(17,028 posts)3. The lifetime appointment is in the constitution so I'm guessing it would take an ammendment nt
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)4. I guess that means it won't happen in my lifetime.
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UTUSN
(70,810 posts)5. K&R