Posted On: April 18, 2007, 9:23 am CDT

Posted By: KLS

I work on the legal end of the insurance industry and you're right, Steve. Some lawyers just want what is right and just for their clients.

But...
Having gone out for cocktails on numerous occasions with attorneys from work or attorneys from other firms; and after many candid conversations, I can tell you that most of the ones I know aren't in it for their health. In fact, a lot of them have very creative ways of "billing time" which inflates their profits significantly.

You're right in that it isn't fair for us to blindly stereotype all attorneys as greedy and money-hungry.

Unfortunately, I know too many who are crazy with greed and go beyond fighting for what is fair, instead fighting for every dime they can squeeze out of the opposing party. There comes a point where it is more about winning than it is about what is right.

I feel the same way about politicians. There are a few (precious few) who are really in it for the people. Sadly, I truly do believe the majority of them are crooks, both Republicans and Democrats equally.