The American Justice System has been co opted by the Plaintiff's Bar, creating a system of "Jackpot Justice." John Edward's legal career is an example of how lawyers can make a fortune using junk science to fool juries. Until the nation can enact tort reform it will not be possible to reduce the cost of medical care. A side benefit will be a reduction in the number of bright students taking law, and transferring to a more useful and productive field of endeavor. Here is a discussion of how the current system is played by lawyers.