After reading through the priciples, am I to understand that there are no public defenders and that all legal defense would necessarily be at the defendant's expense? If so, I'm interested in how a bankrupt defendant would receive a proper defense? Surely the judge presiding cannot take it upon himself to investigate the case, secure witnesses, obtain evidence, and build a case for the defendant?
Wouldn't the cost of public defenders be a legitimate use of public money assuming it is included in the citizenship covenant? In such a covenant, the prospective citizen agrees to waive his rights and submit to a national draft, possible jury duty, and to various taxes. I know that I personally would be even more willing to become a citizen if it meant having legal defense provided me should I need it and be unable to pay for it.