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If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice.
Learned Hand (1872-1961) American jurist
Speech, Legal Aid Society of New York (1951-02-16)
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On ensuring that accused persons did not lack for counsel needed for a fair trial.
Added on 18-Apr-08 | Last updated 20-Mar-24
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Topics: charity, class warfare, cost, counsel, democracy, justice, law, lawyer, legal protection, legal representation, poverty, wealth
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Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1997-06-10), Creators Syndicate column
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 29-Apr-26
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Topics: advocacy, attorney, capital punishment, counsel, courts, death penalty, defense, incompetence, ineptitude, injustice, judicial system, justice system, lawyer, legal representation, poverty
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