There are 52,000 members of the State Bar of Georgia, each a highly-trained advocate on matters concerning the legal system. So it’s not surprising some had a lot to say when the bar building was damaged last month after peaceful protests against racism and police brutality turned violent.

What was remarkable were the stark differences in the lawyers’ opinions—first in response to Bar President Darrell Sutton’s initial report on the damage, and then the organization’s broader statement on deaths of African Americans that led to the demonstrations.