On the contrary, I'm saying that The Oatmeal was smart in deciding to hire a great lawyer. My comment was however more general than the specific case. As a smar

On the contrary, I'm saying that The Oatmeal was smart in deciding to hire a great lawyer. My comment was however more general than the specific case. As a smart person who is very competent in a given field, it's easy to fall prey of a cognitive bias which leads one to believe that you "know better" even within fields in which you lack the proper training and expertise. This is a testament, not because The Oatmeal made a foolish choice (he made a great choice), but rather because anyone reading the letter can appreciate the value and expertise brought in by such a competent lawyer.