If Paladin is "specialized in defense" shouldn't its defense be better always?

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In actual fights, even if they contain magic damage, PLD mitigates ridiculous amounts. Here is a post with some analysis. So shield blocking magic might be too much. But I wouldn't care if a defensive class gets more defense.

WAR downgrading to DRG gear has 2 issues:
1- WAR already requires more healer attention and micromanagement of self-heals than the other two tanks, why make it more difficult?
2- You want WAR to be more parry focused but parry as a stat is unique to heavy armor. DRG gear will not have parry in it.