The theory and practice of argumentation and debate

by Victor Alvin Ketcham

C. Judicial.

20. The recall of state and local judges by popular vote is desirable.

21. A two-thirds vote of the jury should constitute a verdict in criminal cases.

22. A two-thirds vote of the jury should constitute a verdict in civil cases.

23. Federal judges should be elected by popular vote.

24. The jury system should be abolished.

25. The courts should be forbidden by law to issue “blanket” injunctions in labor disputes.

26. The detention of innocent witnesses, pending the trial of cases in court, without adequate compensation and without proof of its necessity should be prohibited by law.

27. State judges should be appointed by the governor to hold office during life or good behavior.

28. The law governing judicial process should be so amended as to provide for the more speedy conduct of criminal cases, and fewer opportunities for delay in the execution of the sentences imposed.