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"Lawyers who defend even the worst parties are performing a vital service for our justice system. Holder is no more tainted by his defense of Chiquita than lawyers who defend accused terrorists at Guantanamo are tainted by that."
It's good to be reminded of this, Glenn.
When we think of the close association Gonzales had with GWB back in Texas, his WH Counsel and ultimately AG, we see the corruption of the DOJ that ensued.
When we pondered the cases that lawyers/judges (Alito and Roberts) adjudicated prior to their nominations for SC, we were appropriately concerned.
When you point out Holder's historical comments (from 2002-present)and evolution of positions we are enlightened, but also justifiably concerned.
As you say, Holder is a step in the right direction, but we progressives have been burned too often to feel any sense of relief until we see him confirmed. Morerover, only when he acts like an AG upholding the laws of the USA for everyone are we placated. If he believes his office (ala Gonzales) is to protect the Administration's turf, then we've reinstated the Bush nightmare of justice for the unjustifiable.
