I think this description of GOP voters could be applied to both Republicans and Democrats in that,

the deafening silence about racism at the U.S. Air Force Academy,

Especially when a greater percentage can answer this correctly.

If we raised the tax rates to 1970 levels

While I don’t disagree with your overall point, I think it should be pointed out that the school funding graph is just Pennsylvania (which is one of three states that don’t use a formula to distribute funds).

The jury did, however, convict him of two counts of child abuse and on charges for unlawful discharge of a firearm inside the couple’s home.

Edit, just repeated others

My sincerest sympathies for your family. If you have time can you explain to me the costs that he will incur that are not covered by medicare and supplemental insurance. I am not doubting you but curious as to what they are.

I agree that pinning down specific age that allowing kids to be on their own is difficult. Every kid is different. Sometimes I question whether my 15 yr old is up to the task of taking care of herself (not really but ...).

Serious. Even if she were there for some silly reason, I feel that the kids are old enough to be alone for that amount of time. Maybe not the perfect way to parent but it shouldn’t be illegal.

Stupid arrest. Those girls were just fine for an hour or so by themselves.

That all sounds bad and a large school like that should probable have better facilities but I am sure that many football programs don’t have X-ray facilities at their stadiums.

Unions aren’t helping themselves by getting in the way of common sense decisions.

I know it sponsored, but I should have quit after “You know you need to wash your face with more than just bar soap, right?” Nope!

That is a good question.

Sorry this is off topic. I would argue that it is not pernicious (I had to look that up). The language anyone uses should probably change dependent on the audience. I speak differently to my children, than I do to my friends and differently than I would to professional colleagues.

I end up with too many of each in the elusive dream of the easy to clean and easy to use.

I am late to the party but I did fine the following info.

Are you saying that you know the situation better than the childs own mother just because of her race?

Good point, I suspect it stems from the fact that schools did not always serve meals. So when they were added, the cost passed on to the kids who used the service.