Another Paladin questionFollow

I know the grass is always greener on the other side but I have a question.

Will I ever be able to use a tower shield I am level 27 Paladin and don't have the ability and I see a berserker level 28 with a tower shield.

Our dps as a paladin isn't close, our heals and wards are next to useless, we can't hold agro over a berserker, but hey we get a horse that everyone but me seems to think is fast.

We are obviously a defensive tank and they are offensive as our spells are all geared to protect, but then why do they get 200 more ac and use the same shield as a gaurdian.

Not saying Paladins should get the same shields but then why do berserkers?

Paladins are also from the fighter class, so that argument doesnt hold much water. The more pertinent question might be then, why does the paladin have the skill to use tower shields removed when they become one? I would have to agree with grumpass as my Pally is often outtanked by Guardians and mostly ends up as a bit of a spare part in groups. Im not complaining. When the only tank in a group I do perfectly well. Just an observation.

Cheers,
Minky