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Re:Why so little looting in Japan? It's not just about honesty. by metageek on Monday March 21, 2011 @11:04AM (#2350026)
I believe only a few US states elect judges; they're usually appointed.
Re:Why so little looting in Japan? It's not just about honesty. by moomba on Monday March 21, 2011 @02:24PM (#2350962)
Even if a judge is appointed, there could still be public outrage over the perception of low conviction rates. This would cause another judge to be appointed. The same thing goes on with cabinet positions of all levels of government where the public demonstrates outrage.