FWIW: Some time ago I sent Tim Cook a letter offering him a "Free Tibet" bumper sticker, on the condition that he display it prominently. Curiously, he has not yet accepted my offer -- but … (View Post)

For some time I have been using these two rough comparisons: Stalin was responsible for about as many deaths as World War I, Mao about as many as World War II. They aren't perfect, but I don't know o… (View Post)

FPT: Off topic, but I think many of you will appreciate this travel suggestion:Much has been done to educate the public about the dangers these snakes pose to the ecosystem. The water management dist… (View Post)

MaxPB - Recently, the WaPo argued, in an editorial, that the US had gone too far in closing asylums. There are also the interesting cases where mentally ill people will refuse to take their medicines… (View Post)

Malmesbury said: "Switzerland actually has more guns per head. The difference in gun deaths is due to culture." In support of that argument, see the very wide differences in homicide rates … (View Post)