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Modern Justice

If you believe in the justice system, and you're a defense attorney, there is no such thing as a client too evil to defend. If the most evil defendant does not get competent defense, a mistrial is a possibility and then the evil guy gets off. We need good defense lawyers or else the system doesn't work. The defense lawyer who defends the most evil clients is the defense lawyer who has the most faith in a modern justice system. That's exactly the kind of a person I'd want as Attorney General.

There are no exceptions for who deserves a fair trial. Trials aren't only for the defendants, they're for everyone, so that we can feel sure that we convict the right people and let the right people free. David Sirota thinks there should be some exceptions. That means that David Sirota doesn't believe in a modern justice system. Progressive hero indeed.

I believe in being civil and respectful to everyone... "for the most part." David Sirota is a doo doo head.

by: ergotist @ Mon Dec 15, 2008 at 22:20:00 PM CST

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