De-evolution

In the animal kingdom, nature has a way of culling the herd when it comes to weak, sick, or otherwise inferior members of any given species. The weaker/slower/older members of a family of prey animals are the first to be eaten by predators. The weaker/slower/older members of a family of predators are less likely to catch prey, and eventually starve to death. This may sound harsh, but it's nature's way of making sure the strong survive. The species as a whole grows stronger.

Humans are the only animals who not only allow our weak to survive, but we actually cater to them. I know it's in our nature to protect and care for our less fortunate, but are we fighting the laws of nature in the process? I'm not saying we shouldn't help those who need help, but should we really make them millionaires because they're morons? Have we really evolved to a point where some nimrod can stuff his face with Big Macs, french-fries, and chocolate shakes, then sue McDonalds for making him fat? Where the hell has this guy been for the last 20 years? You can't turn on the TV now days without seeing some obnoxious guy in a ponytail talking about diet and exercise. There's no way this guy can claim ignorance. Is there anyone in this country who really doesn't know that junk food can make you fat? The only other possible answer is stupidity. I was so happy when I read that this case had been thrown out of court that I jabbed a screwdriver into my eye. Now I'm thinking of suing the Stanley corporation for not putting a warning label on it.

That's another thing that scares me lately. All these damn warning labels. Apparently the human race has become so stupid, we now need a labeling system, warning us of such dangers as using electrical appliances in the shower.  Wait, what?  I can't make toast or blend me a margarita while enjoying a nice shower? What ever shall I do?" The Axius Sno-Off Automobile Windshield Cover comes with a warning that says "Never drive with the cover on your windshield". Holy shit! REALLY?  But it's snowing! If I don't keep it on, snow will land on my windshield while I'm driving and I won't be able to see! 

I think what our species needs to do is; first, pass a law prohibiting people from suing for stupidity, then remove all warning labels. Nature will take care of the rest. If you're stupid enough to drive your car with a windshield cover in place, then maybe you shouldn't be allowed to pass on your stupidity genes. Sure, the people at the Darwin Awards would have a hell of a time keeping up for the first little while, but in time, things would slow down, and our population would grow smart enough that we could finally take the "May Cause Drowsiness" warning off of boxes of Nytol.