At a Pennsylvania Avenue intersection in Washington, DC, we spoke with a lawyer.
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June 10th, 2005
"...so, we're here in Freedom Plaza enjoying freedom and I was wondering if you caould tell us what that means to you."
"I think freedom means the liberty to do what you want with the certain degree of restraints that you don't harm other people."
"That's very well put. And where are you off to?"
"To meet a friend for a drink at the bar."
"Are you done with work for the day?"
"No, I have work set and waiting for me when I get home."
"What do you do?"
"I'm a lawyer."
"With a firm?"
"Yeah, a small firm. We do energy projects in mostly the former Soviet Union."
"Very interesting. Do you get to travel a lot?"
"Yes, all too much."
"Do you enjoy it?"
"I enjoy it but it's a grind--it's interesting but it's a grind; it wears ya' out."
"How 'bout your family? Do they live close by?"
"Uh, no, my family's in Illinois."
"But you work in DC?"
"Yes."
"And how does that work out?"
"Well, as best as possible."
"How often do you get to see your children and your wife?"
"No children--I'm my only child."
"Anyways, thanks for talking to us..."