Hey David,

I am afraid that lawyers are not the problem. I know several attorneys - most of whom are very good people. If there is a problem with society, I think it is us. By us, obviously, I am not speaking of individuals per say but 'us' as a collective.

For a long time when I started my work, I lived in fear of making a big mistake and getting sued. As I am not the sort who likes to live with anxiety, I seriously re-considered my calling after having a falling out with a drunk groom at a very fancy wedding here in the City a few years ago.

After some reflection, I realized that at least part of the problem was who I was dealing with and the choices I was making. Now adays, I do not work with anyone who makes me feel uncomfortable - even slightly. The money is not worth it. I run a clean business and I work hard to make sure that I give my people a product that I am proud of. However, sometimes when money is tight, I was choosing to work with people who I was not thrilled with as human beings.

It is easy to say that lawyers are the problem - I don't think that they are. They are a vehicle to take us where we want to go. Everyone wants easy money and they use the legal system to get there.

The folks at this facility obviously felt uncomfortable with you setting a blind up in their area. I wonder what they have gone through in the past.

James