Lemmings

Don't jump off cliffs in packs. A 1957 movie by Disney created this false impression, thus smearing an entire mammalian specie and giving rise to an over-used metaphor. For shame.

A Modest Proposal

Given bankruptcy reform that has made things harder for individuals, how about some protection for consumers?

When a company goes BK, consumers should be put in line ahead of commercial vendors. For example, airline ticket holders should get refunded ahead of all nonsecured debt. A company that sells gas to Delta should be behind an individual with a flight from Atlanta to LA.