JIM LINDGREN: “It is quite depressing to read descriptions of how investigations or captures of Osama Bin Laden or other Al Qaeda were hindered by lawyers, rules developed by lawyers, or fears of lawyers.” This has been an issue in other settings, too, with the Pentagon bringing in lawyers to approve air strikes and the like. There’s no question that this is the most heavily-lawyered war in history. But, even as someone who loves lawyers, I doubt that’s a good thing.