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  1. Re: I like this guy but... on Rand Paul Moves To Block New "Net Neutrality" Rules · · Score: 1

    These imaginary property rights are untaxed, yet they have excellent representation.

  2. Re:Seems he has more of a clue on Pope Attacked By Climate Change Skeptics · · Score: 2

    Well, the church has already alienated all it's socially liberal members. It's about time it went after the conservatives.

  3. Re:The male gave consent... on Who Owns Pre-Embryos? · · Score: 1

    Who, other then the child's primary caregiver, should be responsible for the child's money?

  4. Re:Makerspace.... on Ask Slashdot: How Should I Build a Maker Space For a Liberal Arts College? · · Score: 1

    This is very interesting to me. I've been considering pursuing something like this, but I think the current models are too narrow in scope. Why should we only concentrate on metal/plastic/wood shaping tools. I am considering trying to design a place with areas for this, as well as areas to cook, and areas to sew, maybe an area for chemistry.

  5. Re:He's partially right on The Next Generation of Medical Tools May Be Home-brewed · · Score: 1

    Keep drinking that kool-aid, this argument is just not true. Please provide a citation to back up your assertion.

  6. Re:Fluffy the feel good piece on The Next Generation of Medical Tools May Be Home-brewed · · Score: 1

    I actually bought a nebulizer for my daughter, several years ago. I don't remember the exact cost, but it was definitely over $100.

  7. Re:Fins - probably not. on US Successfully Tests Self-Steering Bullets · · Score: 1

    If you drop a bullet and fire a bullet from a gun, parallel to the ground, they will hit the ground at the same time. That should give you an idea of how fast they drop at range.

  8. Re: It's finally time on Feds Say It's Time To Cut Back On Fluoride In Drinking Water · · Score: 1

    That's funny, because I could have sworn you were talking about the US system, the one that pays more and has all those issues.

  9. Re:It's finally time on Feds Say It's Time To Cut Back On Fluoride In Drinking Water · · Score: 1

    There is a need:
    http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/for-two-days-indiana-mission-of-mercy-bridges-insurance-gap

    This is how America thinks poors should get dental care. Just line them up like cattle once a year.
    I find it shameful, even if it is good that someone is doing it.

  10. Re:Pinto on The Engineer's Lament -- Prioritizing Car Safety Issues · · Score: 0

    I was on this plane once when all of the sudden the hydraulics went. The plane starts spinning around, going out of control, so I figured it's all over and I whip it out and starts beating it right there. So all the other passengers take a cue from me and they start whipping it out and beating like mad! So all the passengers are beating off, plummeting to our certain doom, when all of the sudden, the hydraulics kick back in. The plane rights itself and we land safely. Everyone puts their penises or, whatever, away and deboards.

  11. Re:well then it's a bad contract on ESPN Sues Verizon To Stop New Sports-Free TV Bundles · · Score: 2

    They should vilify ESPN and make it seem like they won't ever agree to sane contracts and imply they are destroying the industry. Probably true in this case, but even if it's not, it worked on Unions.

  12. Re:Root of failure on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    My greed point was to address parental involvement. There are many parents too busy to engage with their children because they are at a subsistence level and they can't survive without multiple jobs. (basic needs/level playing field).
    There are also many parents who neglect their children because they are greedy and they have plenty, but want more (fictionalized example).

  13. Re:sage on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    My kids have always played with the neighborhood kids, even when there are disparate ages. Just last week I built a cardboard box "clubhouse" in my driveway and had a half dozen neighborhood kids playing in it with my kids. Alot of parents don't let their kids outside unsupervised, but once they realize I am out there with my kids they are usually ok with them running around.

    I take my younger kids outside and actually play with them, we attract kids like sugar attracts ants. It's not an instant process, but if you are seen with your kids, people get comfortable and kids get curious. I think the neighborhood bus stop also helps, get out of the car and talk to other parents.

  14. Re:edu-babble on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    The lone voice of reason. Thanks, and I agree.

  15. Re:Terrible Then Too on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    So basically, F*#&! all the kids for the next decade. After that things might have stabilized, bu there will still be the occasional lost class, due to bad instruction that isn't picked up until after the product has been delivered.

    Your approach is like buying every car you will ever drive at one time, site unseen, from the best bidder. Then garaging them and assuming they will start in 5, 7, 15 years. You wouldn't do that, why would you do that to kids.

  16. Re:Who decides what is "super" on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    Excellent point.

  17. Re:sage on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    At the cost of community. Everyone is shuttling their kids to their chosen school and the neighborhood kids don't ever meet.
    A better solution is to actually participate in your school boards and be part of the community.

  18. Re:Root of failure on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    Unfortunately there's no way to compel the parent to do the right thing.
    There is no reason to compel anyone. Take care of basic needs, insure a level playing field, and discourage greed. That will get you 95% there and free up the manpower to assist the final 5%.

  19. Re:King Frosty the first on The Future Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher · · Score: 1

    Yeah, this is a Disney dream, not grounded in any sort of reality. Just like all the Checks are dead people, they don't deal with old people or schools, because checks are rampant in both of those areas.

    Schooling is at least half social skills and plopping our kids in front of an engaging video program isn't going to do anything for that. It would also be short sighted to decimate a significant portion of the economy. I see a backlash against administration more likely then a thinning of the number of teachers.

  20. Re:How did he even get that job? on Google Executive Dan Fredinburg Among Victims of Everest Avalanche · · Score: 1

    The big question is which are you?

    __ Stooge for the wealthy (I'm sorry you are so easily mislead) __ Sycophant for the wealthy (I'm sorry you are so greedy) __ Wealthy (I'm sorry you are a sociopath) __ suffering from a brain injury (I'm sorry your parents dropped you) __ suffering from heavy metal poisoning (I'm sorry paint chips are so delicious) __ Dumb (I'm sorry for your mental limitations)

  21. Re:Mt. Everest fad on Google Executive Dan Fredinburg Among Victims of Everest Avalanche · · Score: 1

    My urologist is a Sherpa.

  22. Re:Not nerdy enough on Liquid Mercury Found Under Mexican Pyramid · · Score: 1

    Your yelling at clouds.

    Burning stuff with various implements and unguided play are still common for many parents. There were always overprotective parents who force their children into rigid molds. Some would have us think that's the best way to treat children, but most of us know better.

    In any case, melting lead is not a good unsupervised activity for kids and probably something I would keep them away from. A high level of lead in your blood may explain why you are so aggressive about your way being best. Maybe you should have it checked.

  23. Re: Carly on Yahoo Called Its Layoffs a "Remix." Don't Do That. · · Score: 1

    zing, wish I had a mod point.

  24. Re:It's Just a Euphemism... on Yahoo Called Its Layoffs a "Remix." Don't Do That. · · Score: 1

    https://www.google.com/search?...
    Gamut is a perfectly cromulent word to use in that sentence.

  25. Re:Women CEO's. on Yahoo Called Its Layoffs a "Remix." Don't Do That. · · Score: 1

    slip-ons