[Fred Nerks]

We are not merely technicians implementing faithfully the designs of others. We are often relied on to be participants in the debate over rights and power; we are called on to be stewards of public order, justice, and democracy; we are called on to be architects and catalysts both for making real the American Dream, and for protecting people from abuse around the globe. We are called on for our judgment and counsel, not just our ability to use the language to any advantage.

[Fred Nerks]

BIG PINGALING!

[Rome2000]

This crypto-muslim think lawyers are just the best thing since canned bread.

When it hits the fan they are going to be the first ones stomped out.

Way past time they were put in their place.

[pankot]

Ultimately real political power flows from the barrel of a gun, not the “law”.

[Fred Nerks]

a big hat-tip to Chief, who provided the link to this article.

[SvenMagnussen]

“Lawyers help to ensure that this conversation is not one-sided—that the rules of the legal and political game are fair and do not inalterably favor certain groups over others. There are many arguments for the lawyer’s special duty in the service of the public interest.”

And then Barry does everything he can to dismiss actions concerning his eligibility based on deficits in procedural rules and not on the merits of the arguments.

Amazing.

[rlmorel]

"...It is a language that helps resolve conflicts, governs the order of transactions, and distributes the rights to property and power..."

Did that particular piece leap out at anyone else?