How to recognize a civilized country.

David Horton asks "How do you recognize a civilized country?" He has a list of 25 criteria so far.  Here are the first six: 1. The military-industrial complex plays no role in government. 2. Religion plays a very small role in society, not forbidden, but not compulsory. 3. Scientists, teachers,…

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Take the time to read those message bracelets so many people are wearing

Don't assume that you know what types of causes are being touted on those message bracelets until you take the time to actually read them. A friend of mine wears this one: He explained that he is "supporting the people who have rabies."* [*From 1980 to 1997, there were 22…

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