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Originally Posted by Beebs
Just without a legal leg to stand on, this judge and others like him are simply looking for attention or on a power trip. A good judge should be swift, just, and equitable, most importantly a good judge will not draw attention to himself if he is doing his job right.
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Now, I'm definitely more of an optimist than most on this site, but I see the judge's actions from a different viewpoint. While the other traits of a good judge you have are most certainly correct, I also feel that it is a judge's job to lay down a punishment that is going to stop further problems, as well. If the standard punishments aren't going to have an effect, the judge has an obligation to herself, to the convicted, and to society to do her best (within reason) to make sure the crimes don't happen again.