Staggering fraud was discovered in the EU's agricultural subsidy programs. Western Europe's leaders must act quickly to restore confidence. The resignations provide an opportunity for the EU to clean up its act. If it fails, the future of Western Europe's efforts to build a unified economic bloc will be clouded with doubt. That doesn't make sense.
Laser pointers are the latest menace to emerge from technology.
But they can cause problems such as impaired vision if used improperly. Legal restrictions on the use of laser pointers seem necessary. That part of the ordinance is useful. However, the imposition of an age requirement is overreaching. There are responsible teen-agers who can be trusted to use laser pointers safely.