In the beginning I thought it was about time the corner cutting at Toyota rightfully revealed itself. It was interesting to see how things panned out. But then again, this sort of thing is nothing new. Recalls and corporate fiascoes happen all the time. So this Toyota thing is getting old and stale not to mention that it has been totally blown out of proportion. The almost comical overreaction of Congress has shamed even Jerry Springer and Maury Show.

Congress criticized Toyota for placing its bottom line in front of customer safety. But what company doesn’t? We all know companies wouldn’t give a hoot about safety unless they are legally bound to. It’s only normal for a company to act defensive at the allegation of a possible defect. But before we even get to that, are those politicians even in the position to judge someone based on their priority? Aren’t the politicians themselves the creators of this skewed priority in the first place? Aren’t they the ones who put their own riches and greed before the good of the nation and its people while their seat and job description clearly suggests the reverse? Who’s criticizing who here? And who really has done more harm to American public? Toyota’s mishap intentional or not doesn’t even come close.

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