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Plastic Thinking (on Grass)

These two arguments represent extremely faulty thinking that is endemic to a cultural disease affecting our American society. People seem to think them validation for all kinds of hideous behavior, but they are easily shot down.

Eight Potential Pitfalls of Parentthink (Home Turf Disadvantage II)

by Sarah at ProgressiveKid
In the course of fighting to keep artificial turf out of a local park, I have been witness to a number of thinking errors that parents seem to make, whether those parents are blue, red, green, or in between. It’s as if, by virtue of being parents, either through lack of sleep [...]

The High Price of Privilege

Over time, choosing not to see can lead to weakness in our underused muscles of perception. This kind of visual impairment is brought about in part by the competitive experience factor. When you’re privileged, more opportunities exist for you and so you feel compelled to take them.

Home Turf Disadvantage

If the threats of cancer and more toxic runoff into waterways are not enough reason to get people to reject artificial turf, perhaps a flesh-eating bacteria known as MRSA will do the trick.