The article critiques President Trump's decision to dismiss military attorneys, paralleling it with a line from Shakespeare's Henry VI, where the call to 'kill all the lawyers' signifies a dangerous rejection of legal authority. Instead of viewing lawyers as necessary safeguards of justice, some perceive them unfavorably as obstacles. This article stresses the importance of legal professionals in maintaining a fair society, warning that such dismissals undermine the rule of law. It argues that reducing legal oversight can lead to authoritarian governance, thereby illuminating the dangers of anti-intellectualism and the consequences of disregarding legal expertise.
"Dick's admonition to kill the lawyers is a plan to eliminate the protectiveness of the law, by removing those who guard it and enforce its protections."
"Over time, the jape has become commonplace, reflecting how much people have come to dislike lawyers."
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