Speaking of a Lacking in Judicial Qualifications

Another judicial problem in Luzerne County, getting much more attention is the saga of Judge Ann Lokuta. Judge Lokuta has had more than her share of critics and some of the problems such as being unreasonable and having the ego she does is well known throughout the county. But is that enough to actually get a Judge to be dismissed or suspended? We don't think so. Much for the same reasons why Philadelphia State Senator Vince Fumo will walk away from the charges presented against him.

If either of them took bribes or illegally directed government resources to friends and family, then there can be a case. But it seem we now live in an era when a public official isn't a carbon copy of other public officials something must be wrong. Judges should all act alike, State Senators should all act alike, etc. Trying to focus on Judge Lokuta, it seems very hard to prove she had employees clean her house and shovel her driveway, and just because she made an intern cry does that really deserve a suspension from the bench or does it mean she's simply tough on her staff. We would find it hard to believe U.S. Senator Arlen Spector never made an intern cry and I'm glad that the Senate didn't impeach him because he's hard on his staff.

We as a society deserve effective public officials in each branch of government. While Judge Ann Lokuta will have her sex life thrown around and might use it as a defense and former staffers will say mean things about her - let's instead focus on how effective she is as a Judge for the citizens of Luzerne County. Before State Senator Vince Fumo gets years in prison, let's wait to see the benefits he obtained for himself due to abuse of government resources. Without looking for real justice for all people, how can we maintain our faith Democracy works because when one branch fails our "checks and balances" must provide a logical balanced approach to get us believing again.

As always your comment, suggestions, and emails are welcomed.

We have some tips about Pat Judge and while we need to double check our facts it seems Ann Lokuta's fate as a Judge is sealed, stay tuned.