It's About Time

The good news is that finally, Congress is starting to produce some legislation that puts responsibility right where it should be - on individuals.

House OKs Protection for Gun Makers from Lawsuits
The bill "would prohibit lawsuits against the firearms industry for damages resulting from the unlawful use of a firearm or ammunition. Gun makers and dealers still would be subject to product liability, negligence or breach of contract suits, the bill's authors say."
FINALLY! If a criminal beats someone to death with a baseball bat, I haven't seen any successful lawsuits against those manufacturers. This one's long overdue.

House Votes to Ban 'Obesity Lawsuits' Against Fast Food Industry
"House lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill banning obesity-related lawsuits against restaurants and food manufacturers. More than 20 states already have such laws on the books."
Anyone who's claiming they thought a Big Mac was healthy needs a smack, not a cash award.

The bad news is that Congress appears to have gotten some common sense, which may be one of the signs that the End is Near...