The Federalist

"No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and improbably, corrupt his integrity. With equal, nay with greater reason, a body of men are unfit to be both judges and parties at the same time; yet what are many of the most important acts of legislation, but so many judicial determinations, not indeed concerning the rights of single persons, but concerning the rights of large bodies of citizens?" The Federalist, Madison, 1787-1788

     
            A man cannot be his own judge. He would be bias and justice would not be served, and his principles may appear distorted. Just as a group of people cannot be the judges as well as the people at the same time. While this is common sense, why are the rights of larger groups more protected than the rights of s a single person?

I chose this passage because I agree with the common sense part. As far as the question, no one can say they know a persons thoughts or reasoning without a doubt. If they did, no one can please everyone, not even a government. They can estimate a majority if they asked a larger amount of people. This is why there are prosecutors to speak for the people and individuals have defense attorneys.

Valerie