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More Merit Selection Information
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
By Russ Diamond
Founder-Chairmen
PA Clean Sweep
Many PACleanSweepers have responded to the recent Action Alert regarding pending legislation that will propose a "merit selection" system for appellate court judges in Pennsylvania.
Some of the responses have used the John Grisham novel "The Appeal" as a reason for supporting merit selection. Although Grisham is an accomplished author and entertaining writer, we must remember that his book is a work of fiction.
Collin Levy, a senior editorial writer for the Wall Street Journal, recently wrote a column regarding the Grisham book and merit selection in the real world. PACleanSweep urges all Pennsylvanians to read this column in the interest of raising awareness of the issue.
Read Grisham's Judicial Appeal, by Collin Levy
Merit Selection Subject of Talk Radio Discussion
"1210 Tonight" with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli on Philadelphia's 1210 AM 'The Big Talker' will host a discussion on merit selection tonight, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. PACleanSweep founder & chair Russ Diamond, among others, is scheduled to appear on the program.
The show airs live and can be heard anywhere Pennsylvania via the internet. Click here to listen to 1210 AM online
Contact Your Legislators
PACleanSweep urges all Pennsylvanians to contact their legislators to voice their opinion regarding merit selection of judges.
Are Pennsylvania voters smart enough to elect judges? We think so. Should a panel dominated by Executive and Legislative branch appointees pick our judges instead? We think not.
Find & Contact Your Local Legislators
Russ Diamond, Chair
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