[E. Pluribus Unum]

Well, what I meant was things like doors on public buildings opening outwardly so that more people can get out quickly in the case of an emergency, well-equipped fire departments, and building codes that require adequate pathways.

I know that's what you meant.

Unfortunately, trial lawyers are more likely to happen than something that actually benefits people.

The state of our current health care system is an obvious example. Good doctors are being driven out of the profession because trial lawyers have learned to milk the system.

[sarasota]

And we've got two trial lawyers as candidates. This speaks volumes for the Dems.

[GVnana]

Unfortunately, trial lawyers are more likely to happen than something that actually benefits people. The state of our current health care system is an obvious example. Good doctors are being driven out of the profession because trial lawyers have learned to milk the system.

Ugh. You're probably right. You got me thinking. A 100 years ago, in this country, it wasn't the lawyers, but churches and civic minded women reformers who watchdogged public safety. That role has all but vanished. Too bad, really. We're political, and secular and very un-"civic".