The World's Smartest Lawyer

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Aboard a small plane there is an Eagle Scout, the Pope, the best surgeon in the world, and the world's smartest lawyer. They are headed to a conference where each will speak on their respective professions, and on how each is a world leader, when the pilot's voice comes in over the plane's speaker. "Well everyone, I'm sorry to say that we're losing altitude, and we don't have enough fuel left to get to our destination, so we'll have to jump ship. And, seeing as there are only four parachutes, I think that the doctrine of first-come-first-serve is perfectly acceptable. Goodbye, gentlemen." And, with a jaunty salute, the pilot jumped from the plane with one of the parachutes. "I've got to get out of here," said the doctor. "I've got many important transplants and surgeries in line, and I'm working on a pioneering medical technique. I've got three medical journals being made out to me. I can't die now; dozens of lives depend on me! Farewell." And with that, the doctor grabbed a parachute and leaped from the plane. "I've got to get out of here, too!" shouted the lawyer. "I've got three Supreme Court hearings in the works! I've got thirty clients in line who haven't finished paying me my fees yet! The future of liberty depends on me, so as a favor to all mankind, one of you has to die." So the lawyer grabbed a parachute off the rack and leaped from the plane. At this, the Pope turned to face the Eagle Scout. "Son," he said, "I've lived a long, full life, and I'm finally ready to be with my Lord. Son, you take that last parachute." "No need, sir," said the Eagle Scout, grinning from ear to ear. "The world's smartest lawyer just jumped out of the plane with my knapsack!"