You Owe Me More Stuff

I know that we Americans are a litigious society and that is one of our rights as Americans. When we don't feel we are being treated fairly we can go to the courts and have our day to say what we want to say. Now that's not to say that every case out there is worthwhile or even worth spending our tax dollars on. Fools who drink Starbucks coffee extra hot while attempting to change gears while applying make-up in heavy traffic deserve to be burned when they spill their coffee. The same goes for people who blame the pickle... the pickle!!!... inside a McDonald's hamburger for sliding out of the burger and burning them while driving!

Is this entry to be about burning food items and beverages? No... but close. This has to do with a line from our Declaration of Independence; the line which states that 'all men are created equal'. You see, way back when, the Founding Fathers made sure that the country they were establishing left us guys on top and in control. And any attempts to do otherwise would be met with swift retribution and consequence. The latest attempt of someone trying to deny us this right comes from Anaheim, California; home of the California Angels baseball team. Many teams during many games during the season have free giveaways. The gifts range from free baseballs, to hats, jackets or other memorabilia. In recognition of Mother's Day last year, the team's giveaway was a free Angels totebag to ladies over the age of 18.

Problem? You betcha! You see, a baseball fan, Michael Cohn, felt that this was sexist and wrong so he sued the team for $4,000 per violation of the equality law. Nevermind that this was a ladies totebag; nevermind that the team gave him four totes; and nevermind that this is one of the most ridiculous suits to come to court in recent memory. It's the principle that matters darn it! We live in a country where if a man wants to walk around with a ladies tote bag then he will be able to walk around with a ladies tote bag.

Call me old fashioned but I still harbor beliefs of chivalry, of holding doors open for ladies, of women and children first in emergencies. Sure there are some men, and women for that matter, that would kick my butt for even suggesting such a thing but then again that's my principle. And just in case any of you are thinking of kicking my butt, remember, I do Gumdo... that means I have a sharp sword in hand! ;-)