Those who believe in them are much more likely to divorce. It makes sense that a marriage founded on an irrational myth is less likely to survive. There are billions of people in the world. If there’s only one right person for you, what are the odds of finding him?
Category Archives: Social Commentary
A False Sense Of Security
It’s past time to put an end to “gun-free” zones.
Also, what can we do to stop massacres? Disarming the law abiding is exactly the opposite of what we need to do.
[Update a few minutes later]
The key difference between the Clackamas mall shooting and Sandy Hook Elementary.
Autism
The vast number (like 99.999….)% of autistics, and particularly Asperger’s sufferers have not, and will not slaughter kindergarteners. So let’s stop talking about the autistic sociopath?
My Fearless Prediction From The Latest Massacre
Someone will propose that kindergarten teachers with autistic children not be allowed to own guns.
Potential Massacre Mitigation
By coincidence, the (lame duck) Michigan legislature passed a bill allowing concealed carry in places where it had formerly been outlawed, including schools and day-care centers. But they still have the option of banning it themselves. Still, it’s a big step forward.
The School Shooting In Connecticut
The politicizing has already begun, while the bodies are still warm. Bryan Preston is following and updating.
I’m wondering how many of the teachers in the school were male, and if any of them had carry permits?
The Taxpayers Of Chicago
…make a significant contribution to the NRA:
Steve Halbrook emails that, seeing as Rahm Emanuel is becoming a regular contributor, they should at least send him a hat.
I love it.
The Lifeboat Foundation
…is having a year-end fundraiser, with a matching donation, through tomorrow.
Space Crazed
What does space travel do to your mind?
You’ll know that Congress and NASA are serious about deep space missions when they stop pretending that Orion is adequate for them, and start serious work on Nautilus, or collaborate with Bigelow.
The Social Safety Net
…is a form of institutionalized child abuse. And as the New York Times would say, minorities are hit hardest.