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Attributions It's been said. . . “This is an example of judicial political activism of absolutely the worst sort. I'm more disappointed than anything. To see the voters get smacked in the face by one judge … is inexcusable.” Trevis Butcher, head of Montanans in Action, on the decision of a state court judge removing a ballot initiative that would allow voters to recall judges • • •“Citizens must be able to have confidence that they can turn to our courts and receive a fair hearing before an independent judiciary.” ISBA president Irene F. Bahr, in announcing that all four candidates in contested races for Illinois Appellate Court have signed pledges to join ISBA in promoting positive campaign messages • • •"He always knew that there were no enemies in politics. There are opponents, agreements, disagreements. A day, a week, a month, a year, two years, people change attitudes. He always understood that because he understood people.” Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, speaking at the funeral of former Illinois Supreme Court justice Seymour Simon, about Simon's long but secret service as an advisor to Daley, even though Simon and Daley's father had major political disagreements |