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Some experts argue that people should be allowed to hire Judges to resolve their disputes. Currently, Judges are appointed by the Judicial branch for a period of time. Does the use of private judges threaten our system of justice?

I'd question the claim of impartiality as a judge when they are receiving payment for service from litigants. This is like justice for hire, which is inherently unjust, especially to the poor. Not to say it doesn't already work like this. The mafia did business this way. 

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minnionKumio minnionKumio
minnionKumio minnionKumio voted up Call me Z's answer
Some experts argue that people should be allowed to hire Judges to resolve their disputes. Currently, Judges are appointed by the Judicial branch for a period of time. Does the use of private judges threaten our system of justice?

I'd question the claim of impartiality as a judge when they are receiving payment for service from litigants. This is like justice for hire, which is inherently unjust, especially to the poor. Not to say it doesn't already work like this. The mafia did business this way. 

If I could cite any good in this proposition … Read more