Topic: The use of public defenders should be mandatory
having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense
having mandatory public defenders means that everyone is able to access the same level of defence which would lead to less discrimination against the poorest in society in the judicial  system.
having public defenders for all would be too expensive for the state.
Having separate public and private defenders contributes to economic inequality by making it so  poor people have to pay more long term cost (a convicted felon never getting hired again vs. paying a lawyer one time).
having the ability to choose your lawyer is not a right but it's a privilege if you can afford one
how a person defends themself is their own decision.
i think that the use of public defenders should be mandatory if is necesary
i think this would be cheaper than hiring your own lawyer.
if a criminal chooses to not have a legal counsel then those are his rights.
if a person can afford someone other that a public defend, then that should be their choice.  why should taxpayers pay for an attorney when a person can pay for one themselves.
if a person can pay for a better lawyer they should have the right to do so.
if a person can't afford otherwise, sure, give them a public defender but to require them is insanity.  the cost is just too great.
if a person is able to afford better, more experienced attorneys to give them a better chance in court, then they should be able to.  public defenders are for those who can not afford the more expensive ones.
if a person is appointed a public defender, then yes, they should be required to make use of them as it is really in their best interest.
if a person wants to defend themselves without the use of a public defender, then they should have that right.
If all people had to use public defenders, more money would be forced to go into the system, which would improve criminal defense for the least well off.
if everyone had a public defender the overall fairness of the legal system would be great.
if everyone had the same quality of defense it would be a more level playing field
if everyone had to use a public defender, it would be fairer as their representation would not be dependent on their income.
if everyone used a public defender it would level the playing field, and give more equality rather than the quality of defense being dependent on how rich the defendant is
if everyone used a public defender that would level the playing field when using an attorney.
if everyone used public defenders it would make everyone defended in the same way and create fairer trials.
if everyone used public defenders it would make things more fair in court between the poor and the rich who can afford a better lawyer
if everyone used public defenders then money couldn’t buy you a way out of jail and would even up the field for criminals and victims.
if everyone was to use public defenderd everyone would have an equal chance. money couldn't buy yourself out of trouble.
if people can afford it, they should be able to pick which attorney they want to defend them.