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Pro Bono for People Who Do Nothing for Others?

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Why is it that people who give no money or time to charity think that lawyers should give them tens-of-thousands of dollars of free service? I once asked someone who wanted a free ride: "Do you even give blood, man?" It's one thing to not give money to charity because you're broke. If you're poor, though, you have time. Turn off the television. Go clean up some dog shit at the animal shelter. Volunteer at a hospital. Lift boxes or pour a ladle at a soup kitchen.Or give blood. It's the people who do nothing for others who are first in line demanding pro bono representation. I have little sympathy for people who can't afford a lawyer. If you've lived your entire life such that people aren't lining up to help pay your fees, or do something to help you you...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on May 27, 2009 (boomark / email).

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