Nurses top the list in Gallup’s annual honesty and ethics poll, out today. 79% gave nurses a high or very high ranking for honesty, which is in keeping with previous years’ results. “Medical doctors come in next on the list at 67%, followed by policemen (60%), clergy (56%), judges (53%), and daycare providers (49%). Lowest on the list are car salesmen (9%) and advertising practitioners (10%). Lawyers (18%) and congressmen (20%) are only a little higher in rank.”
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