[BobL]

"...but politicians cross the line when they try to punish or impeach judges for decisions they do not agree with."

I don't agree - impeachment is a VERY high hurdle to overcome, as we all learned last decade. If a judge makes a decision (or decisions) that is so egregious, that judge should be removed for cause. I remember a federal judge in Pennsylvania who let a big-time drug dealer off scott-free because he thought cops tend to racially profile - no other reason. Clinton tried to elevate him to Circuit Court - but the Republicans pointed to that decision and he withdrew.

[superskunk]

I agree that impeachment is a difficult process, but I don't think it should be avoided at all costs. I think that if a judges decisions show an overall disregard for the constitution, we should at least try to remove them.