You're right, it's the love of money that is the root of all evil. And it's the love of money that seems to be the focus of so many lawyers. Unfortunately for your profession, it is those "bad apples" who have cast a dim light on the rest. There are many of us "non-lawyers" who have been biased with negativity and distrust of both lawyers and our legal system by the rediculous antics we see happening all around us. Get rid of the liars, crooks, swindlers and other miscreants who are bringing the profession down, and you'll probably see a reduction in the bashing from those of us on the outside, looking in.

On the positive side, I know a few lawyers who have gained my trust and respect. I'm sure that most would. And, you've got to admit, some of the jokes ARE funny - please tell me that you think some of the jokes are funny.

Please accept my apology if I offended you with previous comments. It's just that lawyers, in general, make such juicy targets.

As for keeping this thread on track, I agree. My digression ends here.

Steve

Steve,

Thank you very much for your apology. However, I did not find your posts offensive. Nor for that matter was it any single post that was offensive. The whole tenor of the thread had mutated from legitimate complaints about the TSA, to a discussion of the alleged need to harass, attack, and oppress by means of petty and greedy lawsuits filed by unscrupulous lawyers. Sure, the behavior of the woman was stupid and obnoxious, but she was properly put back in her place by her supervisor. I thought the idea of giving her a lady's SAK was downright inspired as well as hilarious.

As a lawyer, I despise petty and grasping litigiousness. I want to see it discouraged, not nurtured.
You're right that we have a lot of unethical lawyers, but they are enabled by equally unethical and greedy clients. Sometimes it's hard to tell which came first. But in any case, both are equally problematic.

I guess what really bothered me was the unnecessary intrusion of obsessive litigiousness into a forum focusing on survival issues. Actually, it sounds too much like work. :^} Also, a great feature of this forum is the overall civility maintained in it.

Incidentally I love good lawyer jokes.

Thanks for your graciousness,

John

John,

I seems like we're thinking along the same lines here. It is very refreshing to hear your views on some very ugly topics. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you - in other threads of course.

It's good to have you around.

Steve