[KenWittlief]

maybe Dean has reasons for joking that the model of stonehedge on his island is 'where we sacrifice the lawyers' ?

Ive clearly stated that there are many in the legal profession who are providing a valuable service to society

but I keep getting bashed in this thread for 'supporting negative stereotypes' about lawyers

why is it wrong for me to agree that to a large extent lawyers have earned a negative reputation (in general, in society as a whole)

but its ok for people to generalize what I have said in this thread and label me as a poor role model now?

Ive given a few specific examples of cases I have personal knowledge of, and I could give many more

but Ive already taken enough flack in this thread - if you live in the US you will deal with lawyers sooner or later in your personal and professional lives

see for yourself - then decide if the 'negative stereotype' has any validity to it?

learn from your own experience - form you own opinions.