First — an editorial comment that this thread contains some of the most insightful and well thought-out commentary, both pro and con. I’m reduced to “yeah…..what they said!”. Will – you are blessed/cursed with a well-educated, well-spoken electorate. My $.02 : I’d like to make sure we’re all aware of the magnitude of the gun …
Off Topic – What makes us "Happy" – A formula for good government…
Interesting article on the happiest (aka most prosperous) countries in the world (http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/world-s-happiest-countries-233204795.html) ———————————————————————– “…Indeed, most of the top 20 ‘happiest’ countries according to the index are in western Europe. So what gives? What do these nations have in common that can somehow explain their prosperity? Being an electoral democracy is virtually a given. Being …
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necessity of requiring government/civics for graduation
If you read Jamie Gass’ articles in the Herald and other newspapers, he articulates better than I the desperate need for requiring government/civics and an MCAS test. Jamie is at the Pioneer Institute
A Public Health Approach to Gun Violence
This article from the Journal of the American Medical Association offers food for thought! It compares the elements of strategy against gun violence to strategies used against other public health threats.
Reactions to the Governor’s Budget Proposal?
Your thoughts welcome. My reaction is posted at this link.
Governor expands the options
Last week, the Governor proposed a substantial income tax rate increase, and so focused political attention — positive and negative — on that simple and controversial proposition. In fact, however, he placed before the legislature a broad package which raises three major questions: First, should we make a substantial increase in spending on our transportation …