Topic: The use of public defenders should be mandatory
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because people should be able to pick whomever they want to defend them
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because people should be able to provide for their own defense if they wish, since they know their own self interest best.
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because some people can afford a lawyer of their choice.  in some cases this is a better choice.
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because the public defender system is already overburdened and could not adequately meet the increased demand.
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because the quality of defense will be lower than private defense, which will lead to more wrongful convictions.
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because the state should minimize coercion whenever possible in order to maximize freedom.
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because there is no compelling state interest to justify this limitation on personal freedom.
The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because this would remove the accepted right to represent oneself.
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory since people should have the option of getting the best lawyer money can buy, and a public defender is free and often not that good.
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory. if a person chooses not to have a lawyer, it should be their decision.
the use of public defenders should not be suspended since not all people have the resources to pay for the services of a private defender
the use of public defenders shouldn't be mandatory because people should be able to pick their lawyers not have one forced on them
the use of public defenders shouldn't be mandatory because they can carry a lot of cases at once at lead to lesser quality results
the use of public defenders would be a good idea so that everyone has a lawyer that is good
The use of public defenders would lower the rate of incarceration and alleviate overcrowding in prisons.
the use of pulic defenders places a large drain of already strained government finances.
There is little political will to improve public defenders in the status quo, as those who use it are among the least politically powerful in society, and this would create an impetus for political change.
there is no reason to not accept the assistance of a public defender.  if one wants to represent themselves instead it never goes well, and is best to not even allow.
they may not be as well learned as others
they provide free legal representation and enable poor people to have a representation in court
this ensures every defendant especially the poor ones have the legal presentation he/she needs.
this ensures the accused or defendees get the best legal advice for a fair trial.
this if it must be mandatory, justice demands it, to be appointed free of charge defense counsel, as well as the right to legal or public defender or a combination of them