Lawyer hate is endemic in today’s society. People often quote Shakespeare’s line in the play Henry VI, Part II:“Let’s kill all the lawyers”.
“As a careful reading of that text will reveal, Shakespeare insightfully realized that disposing of lawyers is a step in the direction of a totalitarian form of government.” (Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens)
Perhaps. But I am still waiting to see whether the law and lawyers will protect us from “orange totalitarianism”. So far, they seem more complicit than not.
I had a fellow in my Bible study class who got a serious traffic ticket, one that would have had negative impact on the security clearance he needed for his classified Pentagon job. Going 20 miles+ over the speed limit made it reckless driving rather than simple speeding. He gladly paid the cost of the lawyer who guided him through the steps necessary to get the judge to reduce the charge (basically, voluntarily taking a remedial driving course before his court appearance). He had no regrets about what it cost him to protect his job.
Ubintold about 1 year ago
Keep digging that hole , Abby.
Macushlalondra about 1 year ago
That’s right Abby. Pay $500 to avoid paying a $140 ticket.
mountainclimber about 1 year ago
Lawyer hate is endemic in today’s society. People often quote Shakespeare’s line in the play Henry VI, Part II:“Let’s kill all the lawyers”.
“As a careful reading of that text will reveal, Shakespeare insightfully realized that disposing of lawyers is a step in the direction of a totalitarian form of government.” (Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens)
Perhaps. But I am still waiting to see whether the law and lawyers will protect us from “orange totalitarianism”. So far, they seem more complicit than not.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Forget it…..
Robert Wilson Premium Member about 1 year ago
I had a fellow in my Bible study class who got a serious traffic ticket, one that would have had negative impact on the security clearance he needed for his classified Pentagon job. Going 20 miles+ over the speed limit made it reckless driving rather than simple speeding. He gladly paid the cost of the lawyer who guided him through the steps necessary to get the judge to reduce the charge (basically, voluntarily taking a remedial driving course before his court appearance). He had no regrets about what it cost him to protect his job.