RETIREMENT FUND FLAP--Judge William Batchelder, of the 9th District Court of Appeals, gestures as he speaks against legislation that would affect retirement funds of state employees, during a news conference held by 16 groups representing 1.5 million workers and retirees, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003. The former state representive, know for his oratory skills, appeared on behalf of the State Judicial Conference. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)