Would someone please tell George Allen to go away?

By Michael J.W. Stickings

The New York Times editorializes today on the latest example of the immensely dangerous idiocy of outgoing Virginia Senator George Allen's:

As a last little gift to America, Senator George Allen, who was narrowly defeated by James Webb this month, has introduced what may be his final piece of legislation: a bill that would allow the carrying of concealed weapons in national parks. The argument behind the bill is that national park regulations unfairly strip many Americans of a right they may enjoy outside the parks. The bill has passed to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where we hope it will die the miserable death it deserves.

I've called Allen many things, all appropriate: Buffoon. Jackass. Goon. Thug. Idiot. Racist. At least he's being true to himself as he leaves the public stage.

Good riddance.