Gary Watts - Articles

Here, Freedom Works

Our social contract binds us in union for the purpose of enjoying the individual freedom to pursue happiness. . . Many bumps along the way,yet, what set of rules anytime, anywhere have worked as well for so many as ours? Read

By: Gary Watts | 24/12/2007 | Philosophy

Push to Ban Smoking Goes Too Far

Anti-smoking laws have may have well-intentioned public purposes, but when they infringe on the constitutional right of privacy -- they overreach. Read

By: Gary Watts | 15/07/2007 | Health & Safety

Climate Odds Look a Little Long

In the view of many, if not most, of former Vice President and his followers any argument regarding global climate change is over. The scientific questions have been asked, answered and verified. Probability theory suggests that the odds of the many "sky is falling" predictions are a little long. Read

By: Gary Watts | 15/05/2007 | Environment

Negotiations not Always a Silver Bullet

In my view, those who think that negotiations are silver bullets for every possible situation either haven't had much experience negotiating or are terribly naive. Iran is the perfect case in point. . .There is only one incentive that would, in the short term, keep Iran's hands off of Iraq. Let them have the bomb. The president will not allow this. Read

By: Gary Watts | 28/01/2007 | Politics

Advanced Algebra not for Every Kid

Most people can, do and will continue to lead very productive lives without having mastered algebra's algorithms. Not all students who enter high school have the intellectual capacity to be successful in second-year algebra. The solution is to "dummy down" the course, but this negates the reason most students take Algebra II -- most colleges require it. Colleges won't use Algebra II as a filter if it is no longer an advanced course. Advanced Algebra requirement does not help society either. Read

By: Gary Watts | 09/01/2007 | Education