In a Republican primary debate several months ago, the candidates were asked to raise their hands to answer the question: "Do you believe in evolution?" That's simply not a question that can be answered with a raised or lowered hand. What would be a good way to reword the question...

(continuation) The premise is that there are ten people on an island, they are a sovereign nation, and they are trying to best determine how to govern themselves. Question #6: Two on the island have become full-time fisherman. The other eight think that the prices charged by these fisherman are...

"Knowledge comes to those who desire it, and who understand that sometimes you learn the most from those who are wrong."

...so to speak. During election season, it seems that most people put a vested interest in learning about the different candidate's positions, and adjust their own political beliefs, even if only to keep up with the water cooler conversations. If we had to elect a symbolic spiritual leader for our...

One of my friends recently told me he was angry at his sister for supporting John McCain for President. His statement: "She has an entry-level job at Kohls. I figured she would want the rich to get taxed more." Isn't it pretty cynical to assume that class envy is a...

Let's tip garbage. I don't mean tipping the cans over. I mean, is there a way to dramatically lower the amount of garbage that people throw away? Right now, in most communities, there is no real limit on trash. You can fill up the dumpster in your apartment complex to...

I've been seeing a lot of dogs lately riding in cars without seat belts. Remember. Their medical injuries affect all of our vet bill costs. The free ride's over, Lassie. EDIT: Yes, this is satire.

Isn't it funny? The moments in your life that stick with you so vividly? I can remember every broken arm (four) and the lead-up to the disaster. I can remember the time where I stole a girl's cracker, and became terribly afraid of the consequences as she ran to tell...

What is the least amount of money you would accept to vote for the candidate you oppose winning the upcoming Presidential election? Note: I understand that in many of your states, your vote is not likely to influence the election. The question is still the same.

Is the word "suburbs" meant to shame me? As if I am something less than my urban friends. Because of my gas-guzzling commute. Because of my willing separation from the cultural mecca that is Chicago. On the plus side, I get to record drums in my basement without violating noise...