There was a time when the acquisition of money was as simple as getting a job and working long hours for low pay. Particularly clever or lucky individuals might even accumulate large sums of it through business or other shady means. Nowadays, however, there seems to be a trend of trying to get your money by finding the nearest plausible victim and suing the crap out of them.
Much like a scam artist, the lawsuit-minded individual always keeps their eye open for a good opportunity - a rug not positioned on the floor properly makes a great place to trip; a fender-bender accident can cause massive (internal) bodily harm; a cup of coffee brewed too hot makes a nice addition to one’s lap.
Admittedly, not everyone who files a lawsuit is in the wrong. I see no problem with people trying to find justice monetarily as long as the damage done was monetary in nature. But it seems like in the modern era a big pile of money can cure all ills.
Thousands of years ago, if a man harmed your wife or children he would be punished, but you would also receive payment for damage to your “goods”. This system appears to have worked fairly well, since we are now beginning
to implement it again. If your son gets molested by a rock-star then the best way to get justice is to make sure you line your wallet.
The evolution of the lawsuit has placed it in a position as a viable option to both ensure a brighter future (through happy accidents) and to “punish” people for their wrongs while making a nice profit on the side. Money has always held power over people and most likely always will, but what ever happened to the days when people believed that justice and responsibility were important when it came to the law?