I've suddenly seen this pop up all over the place and it has me thinking - what is so important about this story?<p>By all means, it's very sad and the loss of a loved one is terrible.<p>I just cant help but think about all of the other people who are impaled by unusual objects and why this case is gaining international traction?<p>People have been impaled, in the same fashion, by pens and pencils, scissors, forks, and I'm sure a whole host of other objects.<p>So is it the straw that makes it so news worthy? The cynical part of me wonders if it's because it's an <i>eco-friendly</i> straw? If so, why is that?<p>Either way, I have empathy for the friends and family. I just fail to see why this is international news.