Why do you think the colonists were unhappy with the fact that their judges' salaries were paid by the king?

Question

Why do you think the colonists were unhappy with the fact that their judges' salaries were paid by the king?

Answer 1

Because they would then be obligated to do things the way the King wanted it done.  They were not independant from the King.  They would probably not make decisions without wondering what the King would want done.

Answer 2

The judges worked for the king of england.  And since they worked for him, they had to do comply with his wishes. This would have been disconcerting for the colonists who were just looking to be left alone and not have to abide by the wishes of some guy a few thousand miles away.