2 Lawmakers Call for Judiciary Watchdog (ethics!)

[brooklynite]

WASHINGTON - Two senior Republicans want to set up an independent watchdog over the federal judiciary to police judges' acceptance of free trips or their possible financial interests with groups that could appear before them in court.

"Such behavior undermines the public's perception of our judicial system and the fairness and respect that are needed to instill confidence in our judiciary," said House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis.

Sen. Charles Grassley R-Iowa, said the judiciary's policing of itself "is not up to snuff."

"An inspector general is just the right medicine the federal judiciary needs to ensure it is complying with its own ethical guidelines and to root out potential waste, fraud and abuse," he said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060428/ap_on_go_co/judicial_watchdog_1
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The irony is just too painful to respond to...

[ThomCat]

1. Would he accept this same level of scrutiny?

I'm not against it. Hell, I think it's a great idea. I think it should be applied to all government officials at all levels of government.