A seasonal Wal-Mart worker trampled to death by hordes of eager shoppers, who then callously keep on shopping. A shootout at a toy store in California. I know the holidays can be stressful, with the pressure to get the latest gadgets at the best prices. And by all means, let's do our part to pump money into the flagging economy.
But people, let's try to maintain some perspective, shall we? No hard-to-find toy, no disagreement is worth a human life. This foolishness just isn't worth it.
Take care of yourself and stay in one piece.