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Hey Larry, here's an admitedly "off-the-wall" idea for ya:

Each person charged with causing a deadly accident(or for that matter, ANY charges filed at all against any defendant) is only allowed to spend "X-amount" of money in which to hire a lawyer to argue their case for them...REGARDLESS of their financial situation.(pro bono not withstanding, of course)

You see, in this way you'd REALLY HAVE "equal justice under law", and Richie Rich would have as good a shot at eventually roomin' with Mongo and Leroy in Maximum Security as some poor shmuck would!

How's THAT grab ya, dude? Sounds FAIR to ME! Why don't you run with this idea when you start your tenure there in the Iowa Legislature?

(though for some reason I have the distinct feeling that a lot of your fellow lawmakers/lawyers there might not get on board with this)



It would be simpler Dwight if the state provided leagal defence for all persons charged with a crime.If convicted
the defendant would then be jailed (if called for) then billed. If aquitted the state would pick up the tab. Might be fewer bullshirt arrests that way.

The percentage you're paying is too high-priced While you're living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just bought a new car From the profit he's made on your dreams