With regard to the question of taxpayers paying for committees that examine military judges, one might also view it as money that can be well spent if it ensures that properly trained and--as this bill makes them--more independent people are appointed to that role. I don't think you can put a price on judicial independence and judicial competence. I suppose that's a political question that needs to be weighed. Is the taxpayer willing to bear that weight? However, it's our position that if that expense leads to a fairer trial, then it's well worth the money.
On February 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.