LETTERS

Re “The case for a raise,” editorial, Jan. 22

Why is it a crisis if federal judges do not receive a pay raise?

When many Americans are in economic trouble, it seems unreasonable to provide salary increases to any federal employee. They enjoy a guaranteed salary, health insurance and retirement benefits. Judges also receive life tenure. How many Americans would clamber to obtain such positions -- at half the pay and no guaranteed increases?

Federal employees should be among the first to hearken to President Obama’s call to sacrifice for the common good. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. knew the conditions of employment before accepting the position. If he’s not happy, he should do what others in the workforce do: quit his job and find another more to his liking.

David Raider

Woodland Hills