Gun Grabbers Gripe About Judges’ Support Of ‘Friends Of The NRA’

By Tom Knighton

While we expect judges to be unbiased, the nature of their job makes it virtually impossible not to make the position innately political. They either run for office or are appointed to their role by politicians, who invariably pick people who they tend to align with politically. Such is the nature of the beast, but it doesn’t mean they can’t read and understand the law.

In Florida, however, two judges are under fire by a gun control group after the judges bought tickets to a Friends of the NRA banquet.

The Times/Herald reported that judges Clay Roberts and Kemmerly Thomas of the First District Court of Appeal confirmed they bought tables at the Sept. 15 event, a dinner and auction organized by “Friends of the NRA” that benefited the NRA Foundation, a public charity.

In a news release, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence said Wednesday that it “questions the ability of these judges to remain impartial on any future gun-related case brought before them based on their involvement in this fundraiser.”

“This event was not related to court or legal matters. It was a fundraiser for a special interest group. It is of the utmost importance that members …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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