We, as lawyers, are trained to be somewhat narrow-minded and assumptive. Once we believe or present that certain facts occurred in a particular way, we tend to become blind to other possibilities. In addition, when only some are facts are presented, we have a way of using our own education and experience to fill in gaps without questioning. Let me remind you that the New York Times article revealed only two sentences regarding this case. Some of the concerns that I have heard pre-suppose some omniscient knowledge.
Lively debate is healthy.
To stir such adamant emotion over two sentences, however, may well be an indication to look inward. We just can't afford to self-inflict these type of wounds on ourselves or our profession. Competition The rules of the game demand this intense competition. In its wake are the wounds of the battle. Collaboration My concern is that the current system spends too much energy on the competition and not enough on the needs of the parties themselves.