Sorry, but this Orange Paper thing is not based on scientific evidence. It is based on coin -distribution numbers, the implications of which clearly fall for the ecological fallacy. I know many people who are heavily involved for their first few years and then attend less frequently, some people move away, some don't…

Hahahaha you were also born with a good sense of humor. Cheers!

I hear your point, but what I think is really special about AA is that it is community-oriented. With so much commentary about individualism in society (most of which I agree with), I think it is refreshing to see a group whose principles are based on unity (our common welfare comes first..). CBT and self-recovery…

Happy Anniversary pandagirlbeth! That is wonderful. AA is not a cult by any stretch. Cults strip people of their lives and autonomy; AA gives those things back.

It keeps getting better, I promise (I don't even need to promise, if you do the work the promises reveal themselves). Keep up the good work!!!

I don't think that's indicative of the "MPH trap". Cost analysis are often an effective tool for changing policy. Why do you think preventative healthcare under the Affordable Healthcare Act is free? Because of a compassionate society? Nah. Not here in the US.

I hear both sides on this; I don't believe women (or men) should have to live in a society where they are forced into sex work for various reasons. But, I see that as indicative of a need, not a regulation. Regulations and criminalizing behaviors tends to merely increase the risk environment where these activities…

I'm genuinely curious, are there studies that say those who are overweight or non-athletic are more likely to be bullied? I don't know the established risk factors.

Thank you for saying that, that's really kind. And I agree, they are deserving of such a word.

I think I've had such a soft spot for her since Eggs died, that was the worst. She softened so much with him. Her hard exterior makes sense to me I guess, loving and losing is so devastating let alone the trauma she went through. Sookie's lack of torment over her traumas is what strikes me as disingenuous so I guess…

Why do some not like Tara from true blood? I love her character.

Lonesome George, I had the privilege to see you years ago. Man oh man, there are certain ineffable experiences; for me the Galapagos are one of them.

Leonardo leads.

I thought this was a conversation where you might be willing just a smidge to see a different perspective but I guess not. Order and discipline are not what are need to stop bullying, that's paternalistic and begs for bullying to then be done more covertly and insidiously. The solution is to create a society where…

I actually heard it on here so you're right, I should wait to quote things until I have evidence. Regardless, I still stand by her as not being a bad worker whatever her job expectations may have been, working with young people is just hard and sometimes it makes ya cry.

I understand your point but we don't know the whole story or history and I prefer to err on the side of compassion. Crying is a human response to harm and pain, that is what this woman was experiencing. And emotion has become equated with unprofessional-ism and therefore people stuff down their emotions which is more…

I've seen teachers hit kids. Throw them up against a wall out of sheer frustration. I've seen them take a bottle of jack out of their desk and drink in front of kids when they snap. Last week, a teacher lined up her students to take turns hitting a kid when he wouldn't stop bullying. These are examples of complete…

Seconded.

I think those who have read your posts get what you are trying to say, they just disagree with you and because one other guy from the huffington post happens to agree doesn't mean it's right. I think there are two rebuttals already presented that should be considered: a) her job was to monitor two disabled students,…

I feel like the reactions to this post boiled down to whether people view issues through a lens of individualism v. societal perspectives. I am not saying personal responsibility doesn't exist, but it's too simple of an explanation and it is a very US American thing to say that the ethos of the nation doesn't strongly…