Letters.

Dignity in Law

As a Florida A&M alumnus and former athlete who has pursued a career in law, I was offended that The Florida Bar chose to honor only two Florida A&M athletes-turned-lawyers at The Florida Classic in Orlando in honor of the Bar's Dignity in Law campaign. In my opinion, the ceremony did more damage than good as it gave thousands of young black people at the game and ceremony the impression that few black athletes can become lawyers. I know this is not the case.

I played baseball at Florida A&M and graduated from there in 1967. 1 graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1973 and will have been a member of The Florida Bar in good standing for 28 years in May of this year. I strongly suggest that The Florida Bar include all athletes-turned-lawyers in its future ceremonies if it is to promote true "Dignity in Law."

Leon Daniel Watts

Ft. Pierce

THE DIGNITY IN LAW CAMPAIGN RESPONDS: In the case of the Florida Classic, we were permitted to present only a small group of athletes with equal representation given to each school. We carefully crafted the accompanying field announcement to communicate that these individuals were representatives among the many alumni that have gone on to careers as attorneys. Certainly our intent, at this game and others, was to highlight the positive contribution attorneys make as well as recognize each school's law programs and each athletic department's support of its alumni's professional pursuits.

Judge Honored

Thank you, 11th Circuit Judge Jon I. Gordon. Thank you for going above and beyond the norm to accomplish the business of the courts.

It is the little things that count. When a judge takes the time during a busy motion calendar to not only research a unique legal issue, but to actually call another judge to get assistance, this deserves mention and heartfelt gratitude. Judge Gordon, you obviously care about justice in your courtroom. Your honor takes an active role in making sure that...