What's Wrong with the Rule of Law Anyway?

Archaeo-blogger Rick St. Hilaire has expressed alarm that the AAMD has opposed the renewal of the MOU with Nicaragua.  But the concerns that AAMD expressed relate to Nicaragua's failures to meet the statutory criteria for a renewal.   CPO also questions whether the AAMD has "changed its prior position" as much as reemphasized the importance of adhering to the letter of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act.  So, an apt question to put to "Cultural Heritage Lawyer" St. Hilaire might be, what's wrong with the rule of law anyway?