[On the Road to Serfdom]

But why would the judge not allow it if there's a reason to believe they *may* have had something to do with this case? Just doesn't make sense.

Because it is the law. The law doesn't always make sense.

[afraidfortherepublic]

The law doesn't always make sense.

I think the actual quote is, "The law is an ass." I have forgotten who said that; perhaps someone can come up with th name.