They were able to drift onto a sandbar, but were quite stranded.
They could see the shore, but could also see fins of sharks between themselves and the mainland.
The doctor said "I'd try to swin to shore, but if I were to lose my life, the world would suffer a great loss at my death."
The engineer also expressed that to put his valuable skills at risk would be a loss to mankind.
The lawyer said, "Hey, relax guys, I'm all over this." At which time he immediately took off his shirt and his shoes, and jumped into the water and swam the short distance to land.
Within the hour the three men were being rescued. The doctor and the engineer were somewhat ashamed at their lack of courage, but puzzled at the bravado and courage of the lawyer.
Finally the doctor broke the silence and asked the lawyer how he knew the sharks wouldn't eat him.
Without missing a beat, the lawyer snapped back "Oh, that's easy . . . it's just a matter of professional courtesy."
2007-12-07
18:58:09
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