Are You a Media Myth Buster?
Pushing aside our better judgment, we’ve been hooked in by the latest counter-terrorism activities of Jack Bauer on the acclaimed and controversial show 24.
The show is praised for its action-packed, real-time pace. But it’s a human-rights lightning rod for criticism because of its depiction of rogue American agents who stop at nothing, including the use of torture, to get results.
Even the show seems to be having a crisis of conscience and is addressing these issues head-on.
This made us wonder about the reality vs. fiction that you encounter on a regular basis.
So tell us …
What media misconception about your practice, the legal profession or the law in general has you constantly trying to set the record straight?
Answer in the comments section.
Read last week’s Q&A about retirement plans.
Here’s our favorite answer:
Posted by JMH: “My plan used to be to work at a big firm and put away a lot of money so I could eventually relax. Then my son started to ask whether I would be home this week or next week. Now my plan is to work in-house and have a son who grows up knowing me and not just my checkbook.”
