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02/02/2007: "Sanity Prevails ... For The Moment"

Discrimination in any form is a hideous thing. Throughout the history of man, discrimination has been used to give one group an advantage or prevent another group from taking on the roles they deserve in society. As we've grown as a people and seen the errors of the past, the court system has been one way to try and right the wrongs of our forefathers. Many significant court rulings have served as the foundation of much of the anti-discrimination sentiment felt on our society today.

And then there's the case of the guy who felt discriminated against because he didn't get the freebie given away at an Angels game - a Mother's Day tote bag.

The lawsuit, filed by Los Angeles psychologist Michael Cohn, claimed thousands of men and fans under age 18 were each entitled to $4,000 in damages because they were treated unfairly. Women over 18 received the gifts that day.

Fortunately - and frankly, surprisingly - the suit was dismissed. After all, you can't have too high an expectation when it comes to courts in California and common sense.

Personally, I think this knucklehead Cohn should be forced to spend some time on a plantation, or picking lettuce, or serving in one of the many examples of people who have been legitimately discriminated against. Let's see how he feels after that.

Jackass ...