There is a lot to be said for professional self-government, if it really works. But can professionals take effective action against one another? Will they not always be held back by the thought that there, but for the grace of God, go I?

• 专业人员同行自治的主张如真行得通倒是可以好好谈谈。但专业人员对同行能采取有效行动吗？他们想到“若非幸运，自己也不免如此”而往往欲行又止，难道不是如此吗？