1. Polski3 asks a good question, in essence, should NCLB be amended to include history? What is the long term benefit of increasing reading and math skills if they are not used to actually learn something aside from the actual skill?
2. Dan Riehl wonders why the Democrats can see the disconnect between their assertion that if we don't withdraw from Iraq, then Iraq will becomce too dependent on teh U.S. Government and their policy regarding welfare at home?
I think the Dems are right on at least that one aspect of their thinking on Iraq. But I'd sure like to see them broaden their thinking a little on this whole dependence thing. If the concept is good enough for Iraq, maybe it's good enough for America, too. (smirk)I don't agree on Iraq, but the disconnect does beg the question.
3. Got an itching to see Milton Freidman in action, check out the Free to Choose items at ideachannel.tv. Hat tip to Todd Zywicki at Volokh Conspiracy.
4. Once again, Philip Mella writes a great piece. Has America's dominance as the world's leader in bringing freedom in jeopardy? I am not certain of the doom and gloom as yet, but changes in the world seem to collude in such a way as to isolate America against the rest of the world (except maybe Australia) in the fight against tyranny.
5. Finally, in the spririt of end of year ruminations, check out this list of the 40 Most Obnoxious Quotes of 2006.
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