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Judges Define Justice.
Our court system touches the lives of Georgians on almost every level. It is where our laws are interpreted, that the will of the people is enforced, and where our agreements and bonds of trust are judged and weighed. Above all, it is the front line in the defense of our rights and liberties. Justice can be no better than the competence, ethics and experience of those serving in our judiciary. Matt Wilson has the experience, knowledge and capability that Georgians need.
“An effective judge owes the public competence, a sound judicial philosophy, and a willingness to make decisions. Because justice can be expensive, it is the duty of any judge to ensure that it doesn’t become prohibitively so, but that decisions are issued as expeditiously as possible so people can see justice done and their rights and interests defined and enforced.”
A Sound Judicial Philosophy.
Matt Wilson is a lawyer’s lawyer with the character and integrity to wisely decide difficult issues with impartiality, with the compassion and courage to right wrongs, and the vision to foresee consequences, coupled with the fortitude necessary to uphold rights and limit government.
“My pledge to the people of Georgia is to uphold and defend the Constitutions of this State and of our United States, to listen courteously to all parties and all arguments, to fairly and impartially decide cases presented on the basis of the evidence and our laws, while always protecting our civil and Constitutional rights, and to ensure that every Court in this state does the same, for all persons, rich or poor, without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity or station.”
Ideas Matter.
It is often assumed that a judge’s sole obligation is to be impartial. But pick up any judicial decision, and you’ll quickly realize that judges and lawyers can differ greatly on the issues, how the law should be interpreted, or even on whether a law is unconstitutional. Ideas matter. And they can make a big difference in whether the law reflects our values.
“There are three areas that of central concern in evaluating any judge, including his or her beliefs, experience, and understanding of the important issues. Each informs the other. So it’s crucial that the voter puts a candidate for judicial office to the test.”