The war on frivolous lawsuits

Bush has reiterated the necessity to cap lawsuit damages, and has vowed to make reform a priority. I'm willing to bet that capping lawsuits has as much affect on healthcare costs as lowering taxes had on the economy. Not much, if any. The truth is tort reform is another kickback for special interest groups loyal to Bush. American businesses file 4 times the number of lawsuits than individuals but it's individuals that are blamed for the bulk of frivolous claims. Considering attorneys are paid based on the amount won, what incentive does an attorney have to file a frivolous suit?

Corporations don't want profits diminished by their mistakes. When a jury awards damages, more often than not, they are reasonable for the amount of pain and suffering experienced by the plaintiff. Capping lawsuits only punishes victims and rewards corporations.

If this legislation is passed and healthcare premiums decrease I promise to never write another anti-Bush word.