My mom isn't allowed to vote. Judge Klotz took that right away from her on November 4, 2008. NOW, it is YOUR turn to speak for her and tell Judge Klotz to go and seek employment elsewhere!
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Facebook: Vote NO on Judge Ruth Klotz
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At age 87, Ruth Klotz is the oldest judge in Iowa — and the only one who wasn't required to retire in her 70s.She's on this fall's general election ballot for another six-year term, which would allow her to serve until age 94. As an associate probate judge, she rules on children's guardianships, elderly affairs, contested wills and other probate cases.
Klotz is almost universally well-liked and respected by the lawyers who appear regularly in her Polk County courtroom. But some Iowans question whether the state lawmakers who exempted her from mandatory retirement laws meant for her to be on the bench this long.
A small but vocal set of Iowans is campaigning against Klotz, mainly on the Internet. A "Vote No on Judge Ruth Klotz" Facebook page has 62 supporters. Most cite concerns that Klotz is too quick to strip elderly or disabled Iowans of their civil rights by granting emergency orders that give state officials all authority over their lives.
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87-Year-Old Judge is on Ballot, How Old is Too Old for the Job?
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NO DOUBT, your Mom would be voting and campaigning for the other guy!
I hope your community supports your efforts against Klotz.
Starting a Facebook page against this judge is a great thing to do! Kudos to you!
You'd think she'd have more compassion, given her age. What a shame.
Perhaps she judges all old people by her own standards.
Perhaps she needs a competency test!
Iowa has a chance to send a clear message this election and I hope they take it.
If she's making bad decisions, maybe she should be guardianized.
Time to put up your gavel, judge Klotz, and move on.
Too old! She should be benched!
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