Now we know why Bush refused to allow any dissenters into his public appearances. He only wanted one viewpoint heard. Unfortunately, he allowed this undemocratic attitude to infect those who see this divisive technique as proper in a town hall forum.This image is a flame called Turmoil by V. Coskrey (c)2008 Barney Frank's experience with public forum censors...ah, dissenters...show that disruptive individuals have the power to stop discussion when they are unruly. The groups that are disrupt... Read Full Story
Now we know why Bush refused to allow any dissenters into his public appearances. He only wanted one viewpoint heard. Unfortunately, he allowed this undemocratic attitude to infect those who see this divisive technique as proper in a town hall forum.This image is a flame called Turmoil by V. Coskrey (c)2008 Barney Frank's experience with public forum censors...ah, dissenters...show that disruptive individuals have the power to stop discussion when they are unruly. The groups that are disrupt... Read Full Story
Here's hoping President will pardon the soldiers like Lynndie England that were convicted for torture when they were actually only following orders and/or reacting with dark humor to the prevailing attitudes of the policy in place! Here's hoping that the murky line of who gives the orders--DOD government employees, CIA, or ranking military--is quickly cleared up so no more of our patriotic enlisted get in trouble for carrying through with poor policies from higher up.
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Here's hoping President will pardon the soldiers like Lynndie England that were convicted for torture when they were actually only following orders and/or reacting with dark humor to the prevailing attitudes of the policy in place! Here's hoping that the murky line of who gives the orders--DOD government employees, CIA, or ranking military--is quickly cleared up so no more of our patriotic enlisted get in trouble for carrying through with poor policies from higher up.
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Why do we science teachers teach theories in science?"Facts and evidence" are important for one to know so that students have some practical knowledge about the world. But the meaning of "facts and evidence" is what allows students to predict "what will happen if...?" and how to make and use technology to get the job done. Theories are the framework that give the "facts and evidence" meaning so that predictions can be made more accurately and so that technology that works can be produced.In m... Read Full Story
Why do we science teachers teach theories in science?"Facts and evidence" are important for one to know so that students have some practical knowledge about the world. But the meaning of "facts and evidence" is what allows students to predict "what will happen if...?" and how to make and use technology to get the job done. Theories are the framework that give the "facts and evidence" meaning so that predictions can be made more accurately and so that te... Read Full Story
One of my passions is encouraging kids to read my favorite books: great science fiction.In fact I even joined a group that facilitates just that. You can visit their website at Reading for the Future, which links to other sites with the same mission.In the back of my mind for years has been this idea. I present it you today.Yes, I know that authors do not having their works butchered orcensored. However, kids are kids and there are a few things about adult literature and kids that either ... Read Full Story
---Yes, I know. This is also posted in my other blog: different title; same emotions.--- Last week I had fun. I laughed with John Stewart as he showed us the sound bites repeated on each of the major networks. Almost, but not quite verbatim, each broadcaster used the same memes to analyze the statements and activities of the presidential candidates. Leave it to the mockery of Stewart to find comedy in the everyday. When my new dog barked at the eagle's birdsong that introduces the Colbert R... Read Full Story
