[tophcfa]

We can all thank the likes of Dan Newlin and Morgan and Morgan when we get the renewal bill for our auto insurance.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Veterans are not gods. I don't revere them. I don't worship them. I don't walk up to every veteran showing off his veteran cap to thank them for their service. My uncle was a veteran and I didn't thank HIM for HIS service every time I visited him, or give him a gift every time I visited him to show him my appreciation.

I certainly am not going to do that for a bunch of people I've never met, just because they're showing off their veteran status. To me, unless you're marching in a parade or attending another official military-specific event, wearing a veteran cap is nothing more than posturing and demanding to be treated differently.

I honor honorable people. A piece of crap that shoots down the enemy in a fighter jet, is still a piece of crap. A person who gives of himself, helps others, lives a peaceful life, and contributes to society, is worthy of honor even if he never served a day in the military.

My uncle served - and he was a wonderful man. But he wasn't wonderful because he served. He was wonderful because he was wonderful.

Anyone willing to put their life on the line for my freedom deserves my respect. In my opinion there are many people that enjoy those freedoms that don't necessarily deserve it.

[Risuli]

I believe I'm in agreement with the original poster about the Dan Newlin ads that feature what appear to be active military. Government entities and the military should not appear to be endorsing any one firm or business over another. These ads seem to show active military, possibly on military sites (or with active military equipment in the case of the Blue Angels) giving the impression of endorsing Mr. Newlin's business. Certainly the military members do not directly discuss his business, but thank him for his contributions, but nonetheless give the impression of endorsing HIM and if you've seen his ads he puts himself forward as his business. Its a fine line, but it would seem to be a little over the edge.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I'm not going to set up a formal poll, but I'd like to hear what some people think of Dan Newlin using our brave service men, women and the American flag in commercials to promote his ambulance chasing law practice?

As to the Flag, not much. As to the people, I hope he pays them actors union scale

[Shipping up to Boston]

Practiced under the Morgan and Morgan umbrella up until 2012...before moving to private practice. Just goes to show, even attorneys don’t like to pay the ‘juice’. Welcome to our world!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

Anyone willing to put their life on the line for my freedom deserves my respect. In my opinion there are many people that enjoy those freedoms that don't necessarily deserve it.

Thanking someone for what they have done is, imho, not the same thing as respecting said someone for what the have done. I appreciate every person that served our country, but I have met many who, for many reasons, are not worthy of respect. In my vocabulary, appreciation and respect are two different things.

[TVTVTV]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I'm not going to set up a formal poll, but I'd like to hear what some people think of Dan Newlin using our brave service men, women and the American flag in commercials to promote his ambulance chasing law practice?

I thought the same thing. Pathetic way to convince people to use his business. Self-promoting bragging is a turn-off also.

[Shipping up to Boston]

This thread reminds me so much of a certain Seinfeld episode. Correlation? You decide....


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[Tobys Dad]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I think any business that panders to Veterans or uses Veterans or First Responders as "branding/marketing ploy", deserves to go out of business tomorrow. Places like "Mission BBQ" come to mind.

Perhaps growing up in an era where being a Veteran was like wearing a scarlet "A", colors my opinion.

As a proud US Navy retiree I very much appreciate Mission BBQ. As a Vietnam vet I find your opinion ridiculously misguided.

[HORNET]

He probably does more community good that most, he probably can look into a mirror for his deeds, can you!

[HORNET]

Some people watch the View, for entertainment!

[dpmers]

That's one of the reasons our car insurance premiums have skyrocketed

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We can all thank the likes of Dan Newlin and Morgan and Morgan when we get the renewal bill for our auto insurance.

Dont blame them…blame the laws that will not be changed to stop personal injury law suits.

Lets face it…Dan Newlin and other injury lawyers make their money on the blue collar lottery here. Some uninsured meth heads get into an accident…they will call these lawyers to get some money.

And those here that degrade the legal profession are on angry because their ex spouse had a better attorney

[daniel200]

Just a little humor for the thread. No comment required.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Dont blame them…blame the laws that will not be changed to stop personal injury law suits.

Lets face it…Dan Newlin and other injury lawyers make their money on the blue collar lottery here. Some uninsured meth heads get into an accident…they will call these lawyers to get some money.

And those here that degrade the legal profession are on angry because their ex spouse had a better attorney

Can you send a link to these ‘meth head’ awards you speak of....

....and when the phone doesn’t ring....we’ll all know it’s you!:

Signed; TV He-Man Women Haters Club