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tryreadingsometime16 karma

I am so disappointed that the prosecutor allowed this creep to plea down.

It's good to hear that you're in a good, supportive environment. Will you update us on his sentencing? Do you know the maximum sentences carried by those charges?

tryreadingsometime4 karma

What do you think of groups like Wolf-PAC and others who seek to amend the constitution or find other avenues to get private money out of the electoral process?

tryreadingsometime4 karma

I'm hopeful for solar. If Germany can do it while getting about as much sun as the Pacific Northwest, we can absolutely do it.

tryreadingsometime3 karma

So how influential do you think oil and gas money is when it comes to investigating things like the contamination of wells from fracking? Is there any other explanation for why the EPA flipped on their decision regarding the safety of the water in Dimock, PA? When it comes to environmental issues, can science stand up to money?

tryreadingsometime2 karma

What approaches would you suggest for teaching selectively mute children? I haven't encountered any yet, but I like to be prepared.

I imagine asking yes/no (nod/shake) questions, allowing for gestures, and written answers on paper or a personal whiteboard would be a good start. Is there anything I haven't thought of?