JoeF,
It is always good to discuss with you. (Or is it arguing:?
In every pessimism there is wisdom. But sterile wisdom,
In every optimism there is madness. Creative madness.
Have you read the book I am OK, you are OK?
About P,A,C. Just because we are afraid of the darkness
when we were kids, we should not continue so.
Now coming to the point. Let us take Lawyers: As per your
suggestion we need to consult lawyers for almost every thing
(else educate. But God knows what it meas. For example
read the entire tax code for filing 1040;-).
Then one lawyer is not OK, We need to have second opinion.
Have you ever heard "Never got to see with 2 compasses. Take one
or take three". That brings the majority logic. Do you know the
famous story of having multiple control systems for Shuttle's
control system and what happened in one of the flights (I think
it is the first).
Believe, there is no way to know anything absolutely. Hindu
philosophy knows that you can't achieve it. So it is only "what is
good enough in the present circumstances".
For example a matter as simple as "where to send the n400"
has resulted in 3 answers from me form the BCIS web sites.
For example the current Guide to naturalization still calls it INS.
So what do you do? Do you drive to vermont and hand them over
in person? Or take the best guess and have some inbuilt safety net
(take you best guess, send by express mail. If it does not reach them, at least
it comes back). Or talk to some one who has sent to some address and
it has been accepted. I think the forum is mainly for such things
(sharing experiences).
How many cases are overturned in higher courts? what is the reason?
So don't think the lawyers are super human. They are humans like
you and me. No 2 lawyers are same. Some charge $700 an hour
and others do pro bano. Then we have to spend time to find
the best lawyer available. Is there an end to this?
Thanks