<p>BDM: Thank you for a very beautiful post and also for not scolding. For a young man, I’m assuming you are a young man, you have a lot of wisdom. You make some wonderful points that we will hold onto. Good luck with the bar and thank you for taking time out from your studying to give your perspective.</p>
<p>Blue: Is that really necessary? You made a really solid suggestion and I appreciate your advice. But speculating about my S’s motivations and situation is really not helpful and serves no purpose, except perhaps that you enjoyed it. If so, so be it.</p>
<p>The Brian: Thank you for clarifying.</p>
<p>Kwu: Leave it to a law person (maybe your not a law person but I guess there is some connection since you are on this forum) to argue against politeness. I can only suggest that you give politeness a try. You might find that people care more about what you have to say if you say it politely and kindly. One can be all, polite and direct and sincere. If you don’t believe me read BDM"s post above.</p>
<p>I have to tell you all that I started this thread to gather thoughts on which of the three schools would be the best choice period. I never intended to start a debate about loan forgiveness, retaking the LSAT, politeness or anything else. I was hoping to get a snapshot of the perspectives from people familiar with law and these three choices. Some of you have delivered and I thank you. I will tell you historically my S rarely listens to my advice and has always landed on his feet. This is not because I have bailed him out but because he has had a clear vision of where he wanted to be and has gotten there. It seems that some have made the assumption that he is going to go to Berkley and is taking on the debt. If that decision had been made there really would have been no reason for this thread. If there are any further thoughts on the choices presented please share them. But please refrain from scolding, insulting or speculating about things you have no basis to speculate on. Personally I am in the midst of one of the most painful challenges of my life and this has nothing to do with where my son goes to law school. On the contrary in a way that decision is my diversion, so please just try to be kind. If you can’t be kind and respectful then please stay silent. I do appreciate your thoughts but I am in no frame of mind to argue with you and negative comments regarding my parenting or my S, both of which you know nothing about just add to the negative energy that I am in a personal struggle to overcome.</p>
<p>Now back to regular programming if anyone has anything to add.</p>