Child abuse: We’re making the problem worse. Experts say America's approach to sex offenders only increases the likelihood that they will re-offend.

arte_misia · 2011-11-14T07:02:41.376508+00:00

Mainly because we have other options that are proven effective. All sorts of things have been tried already. Almost all the way to the Clockwork Orange level.

I am not against some experimentation, but psychedelics really vary according to the individual and I would be worried about doing more harm.

arte_misia · 2011-11-14T06:58:24.593044+00:00

See my reply above.

arte_misia · 2011-11-14T06:57:56.924714+00:00

Offenders who completed the programmes had a recidivism rate of 5 per cent. In two control groups that did not receive treatment, rates were 21 per cent and 25 per cent, Wellington Stop manager Hamish Dixon said.

http://www.ipce.info/newsletters/e_18/myths_facts_recidivism.htm

It's complicated, but our counties internal data found the recidivism rate at 3%.

ass_credit · 2011-11-14T06:45:15.001295+00:00

You can buy all the shares of Walmart that you want, but that won't open a store in your town of 5000. Chances are most of the people who chose that lifestyle, chose that over moving to a place where there is a walmart.

ambiversive · 2011-11-14T05:21:47.893882+00:00

Maybe they are the same thing. The only difference I can see is that a HERF gun is directional and an EMP is uni-directional

PrepishlyPunk · 2011-11-14T03:20:14.904585+00:00

If you don't wear a belt, then what are you going to use when you need to improv a handle for a zipline?

twolf1 · 2011-11-14T02:47:17.677296+00:00

The question is whether he was a pedophile before he started investigating it.

twolf1 · 2011-11-14T02:43:02.997156+00:00

There are an inordinate amount of child molestations and sex crimes within the profession of Roman Catholic Priests.

Actually the numbers within the priesthood are similar to the numbers in society at large.

twolf1 · 2011-11-14T02:41:23.687598+00:00

Actually recidivism for pedophilia is rather low for people who receive treatment for their problems. However they only go to counseling to stay out of jail.

BlueRock · 2011-11-14T02:00:57.761257+00:00

Of course getting power delivered is more expensive. Maintaining the national grid is super expensive.

Wiki says transmission loses 7%, and the generators have to produce 10% more than demand. But I have heard that losses are even higher than that and would appreciate any information. I vaguely heard something on NPR the other day.

BlankVerse · 2011-11-14T01:56:11.599456+00:00

I got education, but forgot about just needing a paycheck and benefits.

pdude · 2011-11-13T22:11:43.218826+00:00

You are completely right, pharmaceutical companies are not known for inviting competition.

I personally hope there is a strong enough MMJ program to survive the entry of the larger players.

ambiversive · 2011-11-13T21:54:39.741123+00:00

You counter that by making nano-eating nanos, then it is just an arms race to see who's nanos evolve fastest.

I would bet on humans, as we are nanos, humans and computers vs. just nanos.

ambiversive · 2011-11-13T21:49:06.847232+00:00

I think you mean a HERF gun?

brocklese · 2011-11-13T21:44:06.985063+00:00

Sriracha and Tapatio both have a few extra ingredients I am not fond of. Aardvark is missing the preservatives and xantham gum.

snh72 · 2011-11-13T21:39:33.101811+00:00

Depends on how you look.

brocklese · 2011-11-13T19:54:06.413335+00:00

Finally HOT sauce in a decent size bottle that is not Suracha or Tapatio.

BlankVerse · 2011-11-13T10:15:01.919320+00:00

This article completely misses the point.

It is a lack of faith in our leaders. Our wars are clearly no longer in defense of our nation. So what would inspire someone to join?

The only reasons left to join are the opportunities: travel, training, camaraderie and the odd chance of combat.

tenbits · 1 day

Now this is a movement I can get behind. Bringing my broom on my next ride.

newsens · 1 day

Except we are talking about a decision to attack Iran. So Israel is kind of a big deal there.

thinkahol · 1 day

Yes. Alternatively you can still use an IRA in a credit union and pick an investment vehicle that supports your values.

monad68 · 1 day

I wonder if the overall crime has spiked, or if the normal crime has just concentrated into one area.

PhlegmPhactory · 1 day

you have the biggest Ego a person could possibly have.

Seriously? What exactly are you referring to?

Also when you are looking at those diagnosis, remember that they require some difficulty in coping with life to be considered a mental illness.

figpootin · 1 day

I have some regrets. I use them to remember not to make the same mistake again. Mostly opportunities that I didn't pursue.

Orangutan · 2 days

The only people who suggested that monorails are supposed to be cheap are people who came into it really wanting a monorail.

Guilty, I have to admit that the Monorail society page worked as a sort of affirmative bias. Also monorail is transition to a future maglev system.

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