by Didact | Feb 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s not often that you come across a book right in the wake of a public tragedy that was published some time earlier, and yet seems perfectly suited for the times. Matthew Bracken’s first entry in his Enemies trilogy, however, provided me with one such...
by Didact | Jan 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Now if this were ancient Sparta, and the Persians were at the gates of the city, this sort of thing might not be a bad idea. Then again, the difference is that Sparta’s women actually had some idea which end of a spear to use in combat. This, on the other hand,...
by Didact | Jan 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Apparently Denmark needs a real lesson on the Laws of Supply and Demand: Denmark, which like its Nordic neighbours prides itself on promoting equal treatment for men and women, has taken gender equality all the way to the beauty salon. A ruling last month by...
by Didact | Jan 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Now I generally have very little faith in the ability of the average East Coast American to understand the concept of an inalienable right, but it appears that the people of New York (!!!), of all states, are intent on proving me wrong. And not just me, but one...
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