I really don't trust or distrust somebody based on their chosen vocation. Trust, at least for me, is meted out on an individual basis on criteria such as character and such. Vocation [unless the vocation is criminal in nature] is not a criteria to award my trust.
This is simple: I could find a lawyer that I could pay enough to have my best interest at heart - even if temporarily. My pockets aren't deep enough to do the same with a politician.
I detest attorneys but the politicians are the lowest life form out there right now. They lie, cheat, steal, and strong arm people to get what they want. There are only a handful that I would vote for. I plan to work hard to see them voted out in 2010 so we can restore some sanity to this country. I hope a lot of NEW people rise up to run this country the way our founding fathers intended. I just hope it's not too late.