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Posted on 09/19/2002 5:11:11 AM PDT by BigWaveBetty
A study has found that suicide rates in Britain and Australia surged during the last century whenever conservative governments were in power.
University of Sydney researchers analysed suicide figures for New South Wales between 1901 and 1998, and compared them with the prevailing political regime.
When the Liberals or Nationals were in power, men were 17 per cent more likely to commit suicide than when Labor was in Government, while women were 40 per cent likelier to kill themselves.
In Britain, a team from Bristol University has found a similar trend.
Suicide rates were far lower under Labour Governments than under the Conservative Party.
They soared under Margaret Thatcher, who was Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 until 1990.
The researchers at Sydney University say possible factors include conservative parties' traditionally less interventionist approach than Labor on issues like health and welfare, which may cause a sense of exclusion among some people.
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I heard that same tone of voice from the Basketball Coach who called to discuss with me suspending my son from his team.
I said, "Hey Look, this is your team, I'm not gonna tell you how to run it. If you think he deserves a suspension, suspend the kid. He's gonna learn more from that than he is from me taking the Nintendo controler away from him."
He thanked me profusely. Unfortunately the other players who were involved in the same misdeeds were not suspended because their folks raised Holy Hell. It was Grossly Unfair,,,, but so is LIFE.
Has anybody ever seen Nathan and Rosie together?
From Page Six:
O'Donnell's attorney, Mary Jo White, the former U.S. attorney in Manhattan, said O'Donnell is "attempting to take the high road" but is "fully prepared to fight for her principles in court."
I missed this, Mary Jo is the former US attorney? Did Rosie convince her to quit for this case?
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I imagine it's only gotten worse over the years. Many parents these days are either clueless or feeling guilty that they can't control their children.
On a field trip once a young man wasn't doing what he was supposed to. I asked him what he was waiting for. He said, "I'm waiting for you to get out of my face!" OY VEY!
I took him by the arm and escorted him to an area to sit out the choral concert the kids were giving to an elementary school.
At the meeting with the parent and teachers the mom said, "What gives that woman the right to put her hands on my son?!" The teacher simply replied, "Me. "And your son is now out of chorus."
She changed her tune pretty quickly and I got a note of apology from the student.
The attitude of these parents never ceases to amaze me.
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OK - guys - I have got to get to some paperwork.
Have a ball. JL
Last week he had issues with cutting out paper shapes as instructed, and had an outburst. When his teacher tried to speak to him, he turned his face away from her and refused to work.His fit carried over into his kindergarten classroom. If he were at home and pulled that, my little red spatula would come out and convince him to cooperate.
So it took her less than a year to trash the old McCalls that had been around forever. Nice work, Rosie.
Designer Scott Henshall has unveilled his spring and summer 2003 collection as part of London Fashion Week.
Scott, Scott, Scott - my man. Do not start spending any money based on this design.
I take it DS will not be in for a pleasant afternoon when he arrives home.
We tough moms have to stick together.
Oh that is so very SUH-WEEEET!! Thank you ever so much for bringing that one over!
How did you know my yard needs a good raking? And the deck needs to be swept, think I'll make a list. ;-)
Coloring with crayons is what he wanted to do. He loves to draw pictures of himself sporting a big smile.
My idea of art class is putting on a raincoat and allowing the fingerpaint to fly.
I would like to know how you would prevent those from falling down any further, they look like they'll roll.
What design is next? Taping a toilet seat to some model's behind? Would that pass for fashion?
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