23 December 2008 - Granite Grok

December 23, 2008

“From self-restraint to self-indulgence” – changing society

Changes in individuals reflect back to society, and reflect back to individuals.  Not a hard concept to grasp.  The problems that may occur when traditional social mores are cast aside may be worse than the "original" problem (if, indeed, it was one in the beginning).  From City Journal: …I experienced other instances of this modesty. …

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Revenge on Speed Cameras

  Well, this is certainly an application of The Law of Unintended Consequences!  While we have none such idiotic things here in my tiny hamlet, these automatic speed cameras (and their kissing cousins, the dreaded Red Light Cameras) allow for a hands-off revenue source for politicians and police departments.  Stick it up, wait for the …

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