Internet Predators: Who’s really at fault?

Nowaday’s, there are so many issues revolving around online predators and solicitation, it’s hard not to hear about it when turning on the news or browsing the web, which is kind of an ironic statement given this is the subject of this post.  However, I don’t think the media truly sees who is at fault here.  I must first warn you that this post will probably be ranty, and if that turns you off, please do not click the read more link.

The Public Understanding of Science

I am most unfortunate enough to live in an area dominated by staunchly religious anti-science citizens.  These people are literal Bible interpreters, young-earth creationists.  A discussion board for our town is frequently visited by citizens.  Unfortunately, it’s merely a place to gossip.  However, I had an alternative use for it.  I planned to spark thought (something in short supply in this area) through posting my scientific and liberal thoughts.

I thought surely at least some of them would be open minded enough to new thoughts, but I was terribly wrong.

Are UFO’s Real?: A Rant

The title of this post was stolen from an episode of Larry King Live a couple of days ago, (minus the A Rant part) which featured Bill Nye (yes, the science guy) debating with alleged “experts” in researching extraterrestrial involvement in military technology and the notorious “UFO crash” 61 years ago in Roswell, New Mexico.  I caught the rerun last night when I couldn’t sleep and was inclined to post about it.

As the post implies, this is a rant, so here goes.