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I'm telling you, folks, if our state and federal governments do not stop this insanity in our justice system we do not need to worry about how our nation will fall. You know most of these cases never make it to trial..The Doctor's insurance company will pay up to get rid of the persecution. Then, guess what? It goes on the physician's public record that he was sued and lost. Therefore, people think he is incompetent, when the reality is that the deep pockets are the successful and skilled doctors who are most likely to perform risky surgeries and treatments and therefore are most vunerable to this kind of mischief. Did the Godfather practice this kind of thing..I think so. The problem is that we have allowed the seats in government to be occupied by lawyers. The Trial Lawyers Association, as I understand it, are BIG donors to political parties. A "Loser Pays" law should come into being..Other advanced nations have it and they do not have this kind of problem. I have heard that the frivilous activity of trial lawyers exacts a 2% hidden tax on our society, and they produce nothing. They are parasitical. People need to march in the streets on this one. A great article about this, GETTING FAT ON TORTS by William Tucker, was published in the WEEKLY STANDARD, Feb., 24, 2003. I sometimes wonder where these greedy lawyers find doctors to treat them when they are sick. To all good lawyers out there..I know these guys and gals give you a lot of business defending the people and the companies they bring suits against, but you need to police your profession..There are many more of you than there are of them. It would be a great legacy to leave your society...

The Trial Lawyers Association, as I understand it, are BIG donors to political parties

The trial lawyers are big donors to one political party, the democrats. Sure they may give money to Republicans, but I bet you the percentage is 95% to the demos and 5% to the Pubbies.

A "Loser Pays" law should come into being..Other advanced nations have it and they do not have this kind of problem. I have heard that the frivilous activity of trial lawyers exacts a 2% hidden tax on our society, and they produce nothing.

Very true, but the demos and trial lawyers will scream bloody murder if even an small change is attempted. Democrats are the ones who are blocking the cause of tort reform.