I’m a trial lawyer who blogs about unhappy doctors. He’s an unhappy doctor who blogs about trial lawyers.
Hmmm.
Since Dr. Rangel and I seem to have nothing in common, I propose a Legal Underground Duel. On April 5, if my challenge is accepted, we'll exchange competing views in two fully-loaded posts on our own blogs. Dr. Rangel can choose the topic from the following list:
1. Lawsuits Against Doctors: Are They Ever Justified?
2. Why We Should (Should Not) Kill All the Trial Lawyers.
3. The American Tort System: Is It Broken, And If So, How Can It Be Fixed?
Links within the 150-word posts are encouraged. A 100-word response can be posted by each participant three days after the original posts. The winner will be determined based on the responses in the comments (if Dr. Rangel will agree to turn his on).
So wadd’ya say, Dr. Rangel? I know you’re busy painting your garage, but you’ve been at it for more than a week. Entertainment like this can’t wait! (If your answer is "yes," please respond by Friday at high noon.)
If you'd like some "Liberty Valance"-esque back-up, let me know... I've gotten pretty tired with this irrational reform BS.
Posted by: TPB, Esq. | March 30, 2004 at 09:38 AM
Is that marble tile on the floor of his garage?
Posted by: Bacon | March 30, 2004 at 10:12 AM
TPB and Bacon: Now, now. Until the duel commences, we must be polite to the good doctor. That's just proper manners. In addition, though I haven't said it yet, it's my new policy to take the high road whenever commencing a duel. In fact, I'll be navigating the high road even after the duel commences, until it becomes necessary to switch to the low one either to defend myself or to obtain a cheap laugh.
In the meantime, I await Dr. Rangel's response. So far, he hasn't answered my e-mail. I'll be sure to keep you posted.
Posted by: Evan | March 30, 2004 at 11:30 AM
I do hope they take you up on it...it should prove quite interesting I think. Do let us know if they accept.
Posted by: Jenna | March 30, 2004 at 11:37 AM