Does That Hurt? Tough

dbcooper alerts us to some medical professionals making their patients transfer ownership of any public commentary about their doctor/dentist or treatment to that medical provider. So that, for instance, you couldn't mention on FB or Craigslist how badly they messed up your teeth, or how much they charged for something, or... well, anything. Read the whole thing -- it's enlightening and appalling.

I'm very much with DBC on this: If you get one of those forms, do not sign it. If necessary, if they won't treat you without it, get up and leave. If they try to shove it under your nose in the E.R. while you're bleeding out on the floor, scream for help and bellow, "WHY ARE YOU MAKING ME SIGN A NON-DISCLOSURE FORM WHEN I NEED HELP?" And then contact the local TV news. Contact the Fox affiliate first.

Once Again, Hunker Down

More terrible weather in Oklahoma, Missouri, and points east. Be careful, be safe, let us know you're all right.

This is definitely getting old. Who do you think has the weather-controlling superweapon, and what do you suppose they'll ask for as ransom?