1. Robert S. Peck is a member and senior director of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Do you think his position biases his argument against tort reform, or do you believe it makes his criticism of such legislation more effective? Explain your answers. 2. After reading the viewpoints by John H. Church Jr. and Deborah R. Hensler et al., do you feel that class-action suits benefit lawyers or clients? Why? 3. Max Boot asserts that activist judges are harmful to democracy. Assuming his assertion is correct, what steps should be taken to ensure that judges do not let their political views take over their legal opinions? Explain your answers.