Apr 19 2007
This Says It All
“You can’t stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws.” Penn and Teller:
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Apr 19 2007
What Are The Odds?
That a state legislature would do something uncommonly sensible, that is:
NASHVILLE — In a surprise move, a House panel voted today to repeal a state law that forbids the carrying of handguns on property and buildings owned by state, county and city governments — including parks and playgrounds.
“I think the recent Virginia disaster — or […]
Apr 19 2007
Teacher Quality Stats
Matt Johnson is thinking through an interesting system for rating teacher effectiveness. To summarize, he proposes:
The current measurement scheme breaks down the student into grades and proficiency levels. Thus, there are 12 grades from elementary high school and four proficiency levels, below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The proficiency levels in my scheme are worth […]
Apr 19 2007
Virginia Tech Again
I wasn’t going to address the gun control ramifications of the massacre–there are plenty of bloggers doing that. Then, Rory said this in a comment:
Actually the fact that he had prior mental health issues, and he bought the guns legally will bolster the gun control advocates.
And I said in response:
It may at first, but that […]
Apr 19 2007
Thursday Free Thread
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