husker rob Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week. "The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you I'm doing community service this week." The cop is happy and leaves the shop. The next morning when the barber goes to open up there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door. Later that day, a college professor comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The professor is very happy and leaves the shop. The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen different books, such as "How to Improve Your Business" and "Becoming More Successful." Then, a lawyer comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The lawyer is very happy and leaves the shop. The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen lawyers lined up waiting for a free haircut. And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the members of the ABA. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Yep, that's AR... Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... Quote Link to comment
strigori Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... probably a good thing for you Shakespeare doesnt have a legion of followers who do... Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... probably a good thing for you Shakespeare doesnt have a legion of followers who do... Ah, I assume you are referring to the quote from Henry VI - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." If so, some context will bring enlightenment. Even a cursory reading of the context in which the "lawyer killing" statement is made in King Henry VI, Part II, (Act IV), Scene 2, reveals that Shakespeare was paying great and deserved homage to the venerable profession as the front line defenders of democracy. The accolade is spoken by Dick the Butcher, a follower of anarchist Jack Cade, whom Shakespeare depicts as "the head of an army of rabble and a demagogue pandering to the ignorant," who sought to overthrow the government. Shakespeare's acknowledgment that the first thing any potential tyrant must do to eliminate freedom is to "kill all the lawyers" is, indeed, a classic and well-deserved compliment to the distinguished profession. Just ask George Bush... Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... probably a good thing for you Shakespeare doesnt have a legion of followers who do... Ah, I assume you are referring to the quote from Henry VI - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." If so, some context will bring enlightenment. Even a cursory reading of the context in which the "lawyer killing" statement is made in King Henry VI, Part II, (Act IV), Scene 2, reveals that Shakespeare was paying great and deserved homage to the venerable profession as the front line defenders of democracy. The accolade is spoken by Dick the Butcher, a follower of anarchist Jack Cade, whom Shakespeare depicts as "the head of an army of rabble and a demagogue pandering to the ignorant," who sought to overthrow the government. Shakespeare's acknowledgment that the first thing any potential tyrant must do to eliminate freedom is to "kill all the lawyers" is, indeed, a classic and well-deserved compliment to the distinguished profession. Just ask George Bush... My head hurts and I guess I'm not cultured!!!! Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 gadzooks I like the classics also me so . . . . . Quote Link to comment
papersun87 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... probably a good thing for you Shakespeare doesnt have a legion of followers who do... Ah, I assume you are referring to the quote from Henry VI - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." If so, some context will bring enlightenment. Even a cursory reading of the context in which the "lawyer killing" statement is made in King Henry VI, Part II, (Act IV), Scene 2, reveals that Shakespeare was paying great and deserved homage to the venerable profession as the front line defenders of democracy. The accolade is spoken by Dick the Butcher, a follower of anarchist Jack Cade, whom Shakespeare depicts as "the head of an army of rabble and a demagogue pandering to the ignorant," who sought to overthrow the government. Shakespeare's acknowledgment that the first thing any potential tyrant must do to eliminate freedom is to "kill all the lawyers" is, indeed, a classic and well-deserved compliment to the distinguished profession. Just ask George Bush... Ha, I love Shakespeare. Quote Link to comment
MCAT800 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Wow, need to open a HB forum for the well versed and the edumacated Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Tis the reason lawyers rule the world... probably a good thing for you Shakespeare doesnt have a legion of followers who do... Ah, I assume you are referring to the quote from Henry VI - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." If so, some context will bring enlightenment. Even a cursory reading of the context in which the "lawyer killing" statement is made in King Henry VI, Part II, (Act IV), Scene 2, reveals that Shakespeare was paying great and deserved homage to the venerable profession as the front line defenders of democracy. The accolade is spoken by Dick the Butcher, a follower of anarchist Jack Cade, whom Shakespeare depicts as "the head of an army of rabble and a demagogue pandering to the ignorant," who sought to overthrow the government. Shakespeare's acknowledgment that the first thing any potential tyrant must do to eliminate freedom is to "kill all the lawyers" is, indeed, a classic and well-deserved compliment to the distinguished profession. Just ask George Bush... Don't worry Drowning AR will explain it to you using a coloring book and a soft rubber mallet. Quote Link to comment
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