A Choke Hold On the Election

Senator saves opponent - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com

"Maryland Sen. John Giannetti was waiting for his penne pasta and meatballs order at an Italian restaurant when he saw a man choking. Giannetti rushed over, performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodged a chunk of seafood, and possibly saved the life of his opponent in an upcoming race.

It's not the first time in recent months that a Maryland politician saved someone from choking. Last October, Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, a Democrat running for governor, performed the Heimlich maneuver on a county commissioner who choked on a chicken sandwich while the two dined.

"It's not the first time in recent months that a Maryland politician saved someone from choking."

I had to quote that last line twice because it's just that incredible. I mean...really?!? It's happened more than once EVER?? Wow! I know there are classes you can take about eating properly (diet, etc.), but are there classes you can take about "eating properly", such as the mechanics of chewing and swallowing? These people need some help because clearly dinner is becoming something of an occupational hazzard.