Posted On: February 18, 2005, 12:49 pm CST

Posted By: Tom Laquercia

I'm not even worried about the so called fall from grace for the legal profession. History repeats itself. For example, even Shakespeare's Prince Hal said "The first thing we do (on ascending the throne of England) is kill all the lawyers." Looks like, "the more things change, the more they remain the same." The profession has always worn a black eye and people scorn lawyers. I guess that explains the "Poor Tom" epithet.
But I fail to see the need for sarcasm nor do I consider being the butt of a joke important except to express one's feelings, not ideas. No one but Rev D and attorney Peniche touched upon the ideas I raised in my comments, not even Reformist.
I still invite someone, anyone, who can comment on the broader issues I have raised rather than singing a dirge.
And, as I have been saying all along, I do defense primarily. But notwithstanding that, I'm grateful that I am not poor in spirit or otherwise.
Not only that, I'm associated with fine people and fine attorneys who have just reduced the liability in NY for any defendant who is being sued by an undocumented alien. Reformist's Dad might have been equally pleased to be so associated.
One last thing, Reformist, how did your Dad pay for your education? Didn't the $$ come from the practice of law? That's where the $$ came from to support and educate my kids.
So, instead of a diatribe, I'd like to challenge Reformist instead: How much would Reformist care to donate of the $$cost of his support and education to the American Heart ***'n or some other charity that was paid for out of Reformist's Dad's law practice?
Let us all know....