This is a trip!

[Lilith Rain]

"Lawyer Logic"

A local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from
the town`s most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions
called him to persuade him to contribute.

"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you
give not a penny to charity. Wouldn`t you like to give back to the community
in some way?"

The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied,

"First, did your research also show that my mother is living in a shabby
little apartment, and has medical bills that are several times her annual
income?"

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Ummm...no."

"--Or that my brother, a disabled veteran, cannot hold a steady job?"

The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology but was
interrupted,

"--or that my sister is a single mother with three children to raise?!"

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no
idea..."

On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again:

"--so if I don`t give any money to them, why should I give any to you?!"