Pros of federal judges receiving lifetime appointments are: It will depoliticize

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Pros of federal judges receiving lifetime appointments are:

It will depoliticize the court thus justice has no influence of politics on it

Integrity of power granted to court justices

Firmness and independence of office ensures judgment in most possible fair manner.

Cons of federal judges receiving lifetime appointments are:

Mental capacity of judges diminished with age thus may result in unfair justice

Some judges may get influenced thus result in biased judgment for long duration till judge doesn’t get retire

Corrupt practices may evolve as everyone knows who will be judge for the case.

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Please discuss pro's and con's of electing judges. Also should federal judges have lifetime appointments? What are good reasons for removal of federal judges? Please discuss.

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