Apology

I am embarassed to come here and say this. I was one of the people who helped to hang this judge. I have been in the courthouse for more than 25 years and I believed what I was being told about this guy. He was good looking and arrogant and it was easy to believe what was being said. Recently, I got some information that proved at least one of the women railing against him lied. I want to apologize to him and to all of you for saying things that were not true. I believed at the time I said them that they were true. I now know at least some of the things being said were lies. I repeaed those lies and am ashamed of doing so. I am very sorry for the people I hurt with untrue gossip. I am sorry.

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As 2008 enters the last quarter and draws near a close, tallying votes for the worst judge in Oklahoma is a strong indicator of how the year will finish. While it is true that there are many poles regarding the Presidential election, there need not be any polls to “call” the race for worst judge in Oklahoma. Even CNN could call this race now without concern. Special Judge Allen J. Welch, Jr. enjoys such a lead that it would take a miracle to beat him.

The American Bar Association, at http://www.courthouseforum.com, provides a place for feedback on judges throughout the country. Judge Welch leads all Oklahoma judges with an astounding 373 votes for worst judge. Voted the second worst judge in Oklahoma is Judge Vicki L. Robertson with 162 votes – a mere 43% of Judge Welch’s lead.

Judge Welch maintains an astounding position – voted 17th worst judge in the United States, including all state and Federal Judges in the US and its Territories. Judge Robertson gives him a decent run, holding down the position as 24th worst judge in the United States. Performance of judicial duties is also graded. On a 4.0 scale, voters graded Judge Welch with a D- or .55 GPA. Judge Robertson’s GPA is reported slightly higher at a D+ with 1.46.

Judge Robertson came close to losing her last judicial bid. A by-hand-recount was required before she could take office. Immediately following her narrow victory, Judge Robertson was voted Presiding District Judge by her peers. The general population – having voted Judge Robertson 2nd worst judge in the entire state – does not share the confidence expressed by the other District Judges.

Next in the worst judicial line-up for Oklahoma County is Judge Ray C. Elliot. He is currently ranked 3rd worst among the Oklahoma County judges with 88 ballots cast in his favor. Judge Elliot served as Oklahoma County’s Presiding District Judge immediately proceeding Judge Robertson’s reign. In the last four years the Presiding Judge position has been held by judges voted the two worst eligible judges in Oklahoma County. Judge Welch’s position does not enable him to be Presiding Judge. It is no wonder that the two worst judges available have been entrusted to lead Oklahoma County when the Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice, Joseph M. Watt, ranks as the 6th worst judge in the State of Oklahoma.

The judiciary is our third branch of government. The decisions made by our judges often have very real impact on our lives. Voters must pay closer attention to the character and abilities of those to whom we entrust justice. If you are the unfortunate person going through a divorce, do you want the worst judge in Oklahoma deciding what happens to your children? If you have a contract or other dispute, do you want the 2nd worse judge in Oklahoma deciding your case? If you are accused of a crime, do you want the 3rd worst judge in Oklahoma County deciding your guilt or innocence? PAY ATTENTION AND VOTE! Living in a Republic means we are held to a higher standard of constituent consciousness. We have a duty to vote into office only those men and women who are God fearing and not covetous.