[Vision2020] A Pledge to real Americans (Mikey Moore)

[Tom Hansen]

I direct your attention to the following Attorney's Oath for the state of
Idaho:

"I do solemnly swear that: (I do solemnly affirm that:)

I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of
the state of Idaho.

I will abide by the rules of professional conduct adopted by the Idaho
Supreme Court.

I will respect courts and judicial officers in keeping with my role as an
officer of the court.

I will represent my clients with vigor and zeal and will preserve inviolate
their confidences and secrets.

I will never seek to mislead a court or opposing party by false statements
or fact or law and will scrupulously honor promises and commitments made.

I will attempt to resolve matters expeditiously and without unnecessary
expense.

I will contribute time and resources to public service, and will never
reject, for any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the
defenseless or oppressed. 

I will conduct myself personally and professionally in conformity with the
high standards of my profession.

So help me God.  (I hereby affirm.)"

So, ToeKnee, unless you are aware of an instance where an attorney within
the state of Idaho has violated this oath (in which case you can and should
report them to the Idaho Bar Association), I can heartily assume that this
answers your concerns.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the REALIST adjusts his sails." 
- Unknown 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 3:53 PM
To: Sunil Ramalingam
Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] A Pledge to real Americans (Mikey Moore)

Sunil, I don't know off the top of my head whether a federal measure with 
regard to tort reform would be advisable.  while I do favor limitations on 
abuse of process, as I mentioned, I also am adverse to federal measures 
where state sovereignty is preferable.

I am as aware as anyone who pays a modicum of attention, that predators 
whose convictions have been repeatedly upheld, are endlessly hauled before 
the court at taxpayer's expense by PDs who can have no realistic belief in 
their client's innocence.  I don't recall any of them working pro-bono.

Now I really must insist that you have a pleasant evening.  -T