I'm very glad for the Internet. It got me away from this group. They approached me at an anti-war rally, and it sounded so good. Sounded like an opportunity for me, an attorney, to do pro-bono work for poor people. But, I was, like others, disturbed at the fact that they had no web-site, and they seemed to hustle me into an indoctrination, instead of an orientation.

I, nonetheless, decided to give them the benefit of the doubt, and, against my better judgment, I helped them man that stupid table a couple of times, and even went to one of their "Know your Law" sessions at Eastern Farm Workers Association. But, I became increasingly alarmed at the way they talked, and the demands that they wanted to make on my time. And,when one of their "staunchest supporting" legal professionals abruptly brushed me off when they asked me to call him, I decided to go to the Internet. And, suffice to say, I did not like what I saw.

The comments were similar to what I was feeling. They all had the same perceptions that I had. I had the sneaky suspicion that it was a cult, as well. And, when I saw the connection to the National Labor Federation, and its dubious history, I knew that I had to get out. AS FAST AS I COULD! The next time they called, I told them I would no longer be available to them for any help, whatsoever. The young lady wouldn't let me off the phone and persistently tried to engage me in colloquy; (which I was expecting, based on the blogs I had read) But, I remained firm and in control, and terminated the conversation. THEY HAVE NOT CALLED ME SINCE.

It's a lesson we must all learn. Be on your guard. Investigate before you invest. It sounded so nice, at first: the chance to help poor people; to join a cause that seems to be noble. But, since I am an attorney, I have a license, and a livelihood, to protect. And no one is going to sucker or cajole me into jeopardizing it. I thank the Lord for giving us the Internet, so we can learn about the nefarious influences that are out there.

It reminds me of an old TV show named "Racket Squad". "Racket Squad" ended with the quote: "There are people who will pat you on the back with one hand and pick your pocket with the other. And it could happen to you." Thank you.