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In reply to the discussion: Greenwald: CHENEY SHOULD BE IN PRISON, Not On 'Meet The Press' [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)access to a public defender) have any right to a defense, while those who can afford an attorney do not?? Really? That would probably put most Defense attorneys out of business.
That is how our system works. The accused, no matter how reprehensible, if they can afford a lawyer, have a right to that lawyer, and every Defense Attorney in the country, has a duty to represent their clients to the best of their ability.
Do you see the hole being dug here by someone who claims to be an attorney?
I wouldn't go down that hole if I were you. We have all gone round and round with this before.
The only reason I am bothering is because I will not stand by and allow someone to outright lie about any Civil Rights attorney who has the courage to take on the most difficult-to-defend cases.
Why? Because without them, we HAVE no system of justice.
I think you need to think a bit more about the notion that you have to be indigent to have a right to an attorney.