The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

Jury nullification allowed citizens to come together and override the law. It is their right to acquit. There may be read more

Jury nullification allowed citizens to come together and override the law. It is their right to acquit. There may be a situation where the sheriff or law may not be following the law and I will respect jury's and citizen's decisions.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

Everyone is aware of the bias [that some organizations are more visible than others], which is what our committee discussed read more

Everyone is aware of the bias [that some organizations are more visible than others], which is what our committee discussed prior to applications. It's easy for applicants to forget that we know what they are thinking.

The growing interest is coming from our adult and senior populations, with a need for more family-oriented activities.

The growing interest is coming from our adult and senior populations, with a need for more family-oriented activities.

We are going to do something, you will see.

We are going to do something, you will see.

While it may sound good initially, this has the potential to hurt businesses at a time when we should be read more

While it may sound good initially, this has the potential to hurt businesses at a time when we should be helping them. If this purchasing pool restricts access to certain retailers or undercuts prices, then the state is meddling in the free-market system.

Almost every person over 45, and definitely those who have ever smoked, should have a spirometry test.

Almost every person over 45, and definitely those who have ever smoked, should have a spirometry test.

I want to know God's thoughts. The rest are details.

I want to know God's thoughts. The rest are details.