NYT: should we elect or appoint our judges?

The New York Times had an interesting piece this weekend concerning an issue we've discussed on this Blog before -- whether judges should be elected or appointed.

Adam Liptak's article contains pretty good arguments as to why judges should be appointed, which is our position as well.

Check it out here: http://mobile.nytimes.com/article?a=168619&f=21&single=1

And let us know your thoughts.