Well, since I do have a "Things that annoy me" series going, it seems only right that I also create a "Things I think are cool" one. After all, every good unfortunately needs a fortunately. So...
I have been thinking about this all weekend, and I just have to say it. I think my lawyer sister is very very cool. She's like a superhero, protecting innocent victims, going after the bad guys and seeing that justice is done. I watch Boston Legal and Shark and the occasional Law and Order episode (which are all totally realistic representations of a lawyer's life, right Steph?), and I have to say, I love lawyers. Sure, there are your occasional bad seeds, but you get that in every profession. Even cops. And engineers (not you of course, honey!!!), which is the number one most trusted profession in the United States (according to polls, anyway). But we should never let a few nasty examples influence our attitudes towards an entire profession. Without lawyers willing to work so hard to put the bad guys away, just think how much more dangerous our country would be. I already fear all of those creepy unknown terrors that go bump in the night. How much worse would it be if we didn't have people putting away the ones who've actually been caught? Like children, civilized society needs not only limits to be set, but someone willing to punish those who ignore them. Cops, judges, corrections officers and lawyers, though not always perfect (like many parents), are absolutely necessary to see that this society doesn't turn into a complete anarchy. So, to Steph and all the other prosecution attorneys out there helping to make this world a safer place, I salute you. You are all extremely cool! Now all you need is your own theme song...and maybe a costume...though probably not the tights and lycra look....Ooh, how about action figures? With cool catch phrases whenever you push a button on the back...
