[KC Burke]

Edmund Burke in “Reflections on the Revolution in France” cited the French lawyers involved as a reason for predicting disaster.
He distinguished between those trained in the law which can lead to Statecraft and middle ranking practitioners who thrive on conflict and live off the creation of such as their sole motivation in life.

He felt that their level of involvement in the formation of the structures and first actions would lead to internal death fights as the new Republic in France progressed and eventually a turn to a Dictator would result.

[Joe 6-pack]

My argument has always been this...As admitted members of the bar, practicing attorneys are, while not necessarily government employees, de facto members of the judicial branch. As such, their holding office in either the legislative or executive branches is a conflict of interest.

I'm not saying these persons should not be eligible to run for executive or legislative office, but in order to do so they should voluntarily resign from the bar and maintain no active associations (i.e. partnerships) with active practices, firms, etc.

JMHO.