What does that have to do with respect?
After all, We know some lawyers out there are corrupted. Does it mean that they deserve the respect from us?
Of course, I'd rather have a lawyer to defend for me in a Court of Law but that isn't the point, hence, the guy who flips the hamburger may be a lot more respectful than a lawyer could be.
Corruption is everywhere as is double-standard.....which we won't discuss
Secondly the point I am making, regardless of one's profession, it's a known fact that the one that is more educated is more respected than those that aren't educated, hence--the socio-economics.