Sisters Sue Southwest over Silly Saying


I have to side with the Southwest pilot on this one. Until now, I had never heard it claimed that 'Eenie, meenie, minie, moe' is a racist expression. We used to use it to pick teams, or figure out who was 'it' in tag. (Oh yeah, children's games are outlawed now too.)

Naturally, the two plaintiffs are suing for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Another reason we either need a loser pays legal system, or we need judges who will start exercising their power to nip frivolous lawsuits in the bud.

Even had the pilot said 'Bitch, sit the fuck down', I don't think it merits a multi-million dollar payday. Why do people think 'emotional distress' is reason enough to sue someone? How long before girlfriends start suing ex-boyfriends who quit returning their phone calls?



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What EVER!!

We always said, "catch a tiger by the toe."

Next thing you know, they'll be banning "Little Black Sambo," the story about the tiger and the little boy. Someone turned into butter in that one.

Wait. That copyright is owned by Bill Cosby, ain't it??!!

Posted by: Loretta at February 10, 2003 8:06 PM

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