Scam of the century?

As much as we chiropractors dont like to admit it, our profession still has a very strong stigma attached to it. That might partly be due to the chiropractors out there who abuse the doctor-patient relationship, maybe leftover from the olden days when chiropractic was still very unorganized and looked down upon by the medical profession (that bias still exists to a certain point, I think it is improving, however). I myself am a very open-minded individual, and don't listen to these negatives influences. I am a person who likes to see things for myself, and make my own mind up about such things. However, for those out there who need more convincing, here's how I see things: some people say chiropractic is a sham treatment. However, you have to take into consideration that chiropractic has been around for over a hundred years! Even though it might have a slightly sordid past, in economical terms, if a treatment doesn't help people, then it would have been snuffed out soon after it had started! The same goes for acupuncture, I dont see how people can bash a treatment that's been around for thousands and thousands of years. The saying "Don't knock it 'till you try it" is true! I actually had not been adjusted before I went to chiropractic college. Blind faith, if you will. The first adjustment is really the sun coming through the clouds, you don't realize what you're missing until you try it out. I really wish the minority of shady chiropractors would either clean up their act, or go into a different line of work, because they really hinder the progression of what is otherwise a great therapy. I've heard tell of a few chiropractors in the Portland are that have gone around "hard-selling" chiropractic, which basically means they go places and tell people they NEED to be adjusted or BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN!!!! That really makes me upset, on several levels. First off, nobody should be spoken to in that way, we are all competent adults, capable of making our own health decisions. Secondly, as I said previously, it just doesn't reflect well on an otherwise good profession. This rings especially true in Maine, where people are trustworthy, and expect the same in others. As a result of these chiropractors, a lot of people have written off chiropractic care altogether. I find that sad, and if I can spread the word that it's not as horrible as these shady chiropractors have made it out to be, I would like to do that as much as possible. I am a service-oriented person, and want to give back to the community as much as I can. If anybody has any good ideas of how I can do that, I would appreciate any suggestions! I have considered offering a week of free chiropractic care, with the stipulation of asking for a donation to go to the United Way of Portland, something along those lines. Does anybody think that would go over well in the area? I'm willing to do pretty much anything to clean up the image of chiropractic, because I think it's something that will benefit people immensely!