my name is douglas yeap. i would like to speak out in support of this ordinance. i would like to talk about it in a different way that no one else has mentioned. it is obvious that certain groups need to be represented. one group that has been long overlooked is the class of people call the whistle-blowers. a specially whistle-blowers on public agencies. obviously, whistle-blowers with company is likeenron -- companies like enron has gotten the attention. they can get support through a program like this. everyone knows that in the legal program, it is buddy and buddy. if you're going against certain entities and certain persons, you will never -- the word is never -- get representation in the bay area. you have to get it outside the body that work -- buddy network. i think a lot of people don't want to admit that the problem exists among lawyers like any fraternity of professionals. they will always scratch each other's back and you're going to help each other as much as you can. we are going to be honest and help the poor, etc. you might as well include the whist