Quote Originally Posted by Shisumo View Post
Destroying a corrupt, wicked, but legitimate authority is pretty much the textbook definition of Chaotic Good. As such, it's out of line for a paladin. The paladin's options for remedy are limited to Lawful ones, which is as aspect of their code just as surely as the Good is.
Actually, I read an excerpt from the Book of Exalted Deeds that explained quite well and quite convincingly that a paladin's allegiance was first to good, second to law. I'm not sure if I can find and post that, though....