Topic: The use of public defenders should be mandatory
defendants who cannot afford their own attorney should be required to use a public defender in order to ensure that they receive a fair trial.
defendents should have the right to the best defence they can get, not be limited in their choice of defender that affects their future
defending one's self in court and not using a public defender is just stupid.   they know and understand the law better than someone not trained/taught in such.
each person has the right to decide if he/she wants a public defender
each person has the right to have their lawyer according to their possibilities
even if it is not a smart choice it is their right not to be represented
every citizen has the right to some form of legal defense, and the use of public defenders is a guarantee of this fundamental, democratic position.
everyone deserves an equal chance at representation in a court of law.
everyone deserves representation in a court of law since we are innocent until proven guilty
everyone has a right to representation if they are unable to afford it themselves
everyone has freedom to choose so the use of public defenders should not be mandatory.
everyone has the right to an attorney, and in fact needs one to navigate the complicated criminal justice system.
everyone has the right to the best legal representation they can afford to ensure their rights
everyone has the right to the best legal representation they can get and not be hampered by the legal system
everyone has the rightto  access to justice in the criminal legal system hence public defenders must be mandatory.
everyone is entitled to a defense. knowing that a public defender is mandatory can be a relief for those who are overwhelmed by their circumstances.
everyone should be able to have the exact same representation in court as it allows for a fairer trial. therefore making public defenders mandatory starts each side out on a even playing field.
everyone should have right to the same defense.
everyone should have the best defense available to them
everyone should have the right to choose who represents them in a court
everyone should have the same level of legal council.
everyone should use a mandatory public defender so that no one receives any preferential treatment to the qualify of defense services to them.
everyone using public defenders would equalize the criminal justice system.
everyone would be able to access legal representation just like everyone else.
forcing everyone to use a public defender would prevent wealthier people from hiring top lawyers that wrongfully give them a better chance of winning in court.
Given that the state has near infinite resources to construct a case, defendants should not be constrained in their counsel, especially in a criminal case that could put a defendant in prison.
having a mandatory public defender would create an equal playing field for everyone in the judicial system.
having a public defender in your court allows for a greater knowledge and experience when presenting your case, as opposed to representing yourself.