that's a good point, i took some (cross-discipline) law classes in college and did experience that intricate web of argument across time and jurisdiction a bit,

that's a good point, i took some (cross-discipline) law classes in college and did experience that intricate web of argument across time and jurisdiction a bit, which was not fun to say the least. and certainly we can't be fair, ethical, and just for everyone all the time, but i don't think that means we should cede legal authority to only a special class because the arguments can get subtle and intricate. if anything, it seems to be good rationale to me for putting more effort into making the law simpler and less opaque (realizing that's harder than it sounds).