Why is alignment a mechanical component?

[awaken DM golem]

... but you can argue if someone is CG or NE and both sides will have a strong case.

This is supposed to be Neutral Evil personified, but only from a Lawful Neutral point of view.

This is a perfectly reasonable argument, from a Chaotic Neutral point of view (now).
This is not a perfectly reasonable argument, from a Chaotic Neutral point of view (now now).
The Slaad will tell you Phrenic Kittens.

Batman has never been Chaotic Neutral imho ... CG yes, when he's totally out of favor.
Beastlands is the Neutral Chaotic Good. Batman ain't Beastlands.
LN or LG depending on how acceptable to the "commissioner" he is at the time.
Vengeance is Mine sayeth the Lord ... is Lawful Good when it works, Lawful Evil when it doesn't.
Batman doesn't screw up that Massively.

[RelentlessImp]

The Slaad will tell you Phrenic Kittens.

No, the Slaad will Giant Frog your Giant Frog, and Giant Frog the Giant Frogging Giant Frog to Giant Frog and Giant Frog. No Giant Frog about it.

(Couldn't resist)

[RobbyPants]

The Slaad will tell you Phrenic Kittens.

No, the Slaad will Giant Frog your Giant Frog, and Giant Frog the Giant Frogging Giant Frog to Giant Frog and Giant Frog. No Giant Frog about it.

(Couldn't resist)

+Giant Frog

[Sunic_Flames]

The Slaad will tell you Phrenic Kittens.

No, the Slaad will Giant Frog your Giant Frog, and Giant Frog the Giant Frogging Giant Frog to Giant Frog and Giant Frog. No Giant Frog about it.

(Couldn't resist)

  (imagine a Giant Frog doing a Barrel Roll, while laughing)

[skydragonknight]

The Slaad will tell you Phrenic Kittens.

No, the Slaad will Giant Frog your Giant Frog, and Giant Frog the Giant Frogging Giant Frog to Giant Frog and Giant Frog. No Giant Frog about it.

(Couldn't resist)