Well said, Scott. While I'd like to believe that the majority of agents here in Missouri are honest, hard working business men (persons, sorry ladies
), activities like those described in the article at the beginning of this thread remain a big problem here, as well. If we don't find a way to get a handle on it, the courts will most likely do away with commercial bail here, as well. It may not happen tomorrow, but it's coming. And by we, I mean the men and women of this industry who bust their azzes everyday to do this job right, with honesty and integrity.The bad part is, we can't depend on the courts to clean up this mess. It's going to take a concerted effort on the part of the members of our profession who actually give enough of a shyt to stand up and take action. We proved here earlier this year, that several people of the same mind making enough noise in all the right places can make a difference.
While it remains a very small percentage of us who engage in unsavory or illegal business practices, it's the integrity of the entire industry that has come under scrutiny in the courts. The majority of us will inevitably suffer for the ways of the minority.
I don't pretend for even a second, to know what the solution is, but I do know this... The courts have figured out that it's lot easier (and cheaper) to get rid of something than it is to fix it. If we're not careful, that "something" may just be the commercial bail industry. We need to see a lot more cases like the one in Manhattan, all across the country.
) people in our business seem for the most part to be a bit more educated and a bit more level headed than the average trucker... maybe that will help us in the long run....