But if endowments are conceived solely as instruments, rather than equal partners with the state in pursuit of the public good, then the classic principle of private association in liberal democracies has been lost, for instrumentality implies that government alone is the public good's ultimate arbiter. (firstthings.com)
Thus, whatever the progress of equality... a great number of small private associations in the midst of the great political society will always be formed... (firstthings.com)
Without casting any aspersions on voluntary private association bars — we appreciate that unified mandatory bars are better able to balance the best interests of lawyers with the best interests of the public. (rocketlawyer.com)