Members abelisle Posted January 22, 2010 Members Posted January 22, 2010 Seems like being able to run a sub 2:34 marathon (which is a fast sub 6 min. mile pace) earns runners extra points on their national college entrance exams and it also encourages cheating (some of it quite innovative, I must say) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/21/disqualified-chinese-marathon Imagine if we offered academic incentives for healthy young people. Think it would work? Oh no, what was I thinking! That would be a form of socialism, wouldn't it? Can't have that, can we? Alex (I'll arrange a reservation in Heaven for everyone who can pass my basic fitness test - I'll come back to you later on the specific requirements ) Quote We are our worst enemy - sad but true. http://abelisle.blogspot.com
SivartM Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 And the disabled people...? Quote "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde�Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
Administrators Gail Posted January 22, 2010 Administrators Posted January 22, 2010 SIVARTM Good point there Yeah, he's quick! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Members phkrause Posted January 22, 2010 Members Posted January 22, 2010 Seems like being able to run a sub 2:34 marathon (which is a fast sub 6 min. mile pace) earns runners extra points on their national college entrance exams and it also encourages cheating (some of it quite innovative, I must say) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/21/disqualified-chinese-marathon Imagine if we offered academic incentives for healthy young people. Think it would work? Oh no, what was I thinking! That would be a form of socialism, wouldn't it? Can't have that, can we? Alex (I'll arrange a reservation in Heaven for everyone who can pass my basic fitness test - I'll come back to you later on the specific requirements ) Alex they have learned well from us here in america. They should get some credit for that. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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