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Thank you. 

Add "Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?" to the same-tune category.

I don't know the answer, but I'll add the song! 

You mean he has to look this stuff up? 

I thought he KNEW it all! 

But those Easter Eggs don't stay hidden forever!

Eventually your "nose" will help you find them. 

CHARLESTON, S.C. Feb 16, 2005 — A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his grandparents after jurors rejected the claim that he was driven to kill by the antidepressant Zoloft.

What do you think?

The boy was 12 years old when he murdered his grandparents. He's never denied that.

I agree with the jury that Zoloft isn't a valid defense. We're each responsible for our behaviors. I'm fed up with the "it wasn't my fault" mentality. 

However . . . is 30 years in prison appropriate for the actions of a 12-year-old? I'm not suggesting he get off; he's guilty. But 30 years? 

I'm interested in other opinions.

I've seen pictures of the badges - they appear to be plastic cards on a lanyard around the student's neck.

I don't like the idea of them when used like that.

As far as keeping track of kids - what's to prevent the student from taking off the id badge, putting it in a restroom (or some other semi-logical place) and skipping school? Or giving their id badge to a friend so that the friend has 2 badges (one in a pocket or backpack) and the student again skipping school or going where he or she doesn't belong.

And if the school wants to keep strangers out, why not monitor the doors? Watch who comes in?

Letting students have an ID card isn't a bad idea. Making it a "charge" card for the library and lunchroom also works for me. That could be incorporated into lessons on credits cards when they're adults.

I guess I just don't like the around the neck thing or the reasoning. Maybe it's a good idea with poor presentation and public relations.

And then there's the smiley problem 
Which one do I use? 
Should it agree with what I say
And if it doesn't am I sending mixed messages? 

Too Many Choices ! ! ! !

Hey -

I don't know anything about goats, so there's nothing to say! 

How about the snow was so high . . .

or

It snowed so much that . . .

So do you think we should come up with some stories to tell them?