“We should move toward 18-year terms for Supreme Court Justices instead of lifetime appointments. At this point both parties should be open to it. It’s a more modern and rational approach that reduces uncertainty on both tenure and timing of replacement.”

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[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

that is why this person suggested term limits. 18 years too, hardly a short period that is unfair

[–]PRSanon 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Politicians are hardly held accountable when they look for reelection. It does replace them faster if you don't like them.

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it's far from perfect but with politicians, some such as president have term limits, and at least they have to run for reelection, imagine life appointments. That is the same thing as a king, and must be abolished.