[Smokin' Joe]

Then there darned sure should be.

Prosecution of violaen criminal acts against them, OK, (this ain't open season--yet, but with rulings like this, it could be. Nethercott might be doing less actual prison time if he had just shot them).
Medical expenses, OK.
Punitive damages? NO.

This is going to be the new gravy train for shysters and illegals alike if they can come across the border, claim to have been injured by someone and collect.

Better than Vegas, you don't need so much as a coin to hit the jackpot.

[jayhorn]

Talk to your congressman. He'll put that on the list just behind returning us to the gold standard and abolishing the IRS. That is, if he's not beholden to the ABA (limiting tort causes of action is bad for business, dontcha know?). If so, you've really got no chance.

You must remember, he's busy spending tax money and running for re-election. Such other frivolities must simply wait.