New Yorkers who can tell you the precise number of electoral votes in Ohio and Indiana give only blank looks when asked how their own local judges are selected. This willful ignorance is the result of common sense and self-preservation. ¶ For one thing, most people have no great concern about judges until they're in front of one. For another, every now and again, some terrible story bubbles up about the foolish and wicked things done by those seeking and winning election to the bench. Each is a reminder to sensible people to have nothing to do with... More >>>