One of my favorite lectures covers the topic of Darwin and Business. The idea goes like this: Darwin discovered the concept of evolution which involves the success of organisms that adapt most effectively to their environment. Fundamental to this concept is the stability of the environment. It is only through that stability that the barrage of experiments done through errors in reproduction can happen upon advantages that lead to dominance.
What can actually be learned from watching this unfortunate case unfold. I have some opinions: It is likely that Zimmerman created a confrontation where one was unnecessary. The police were on their way, and as we know, Martin was innocent of any wrong doing. That confrontation spiraled out of control to the point of Zimmerman shooting and killing Martin.
The question is why? I would propose that Zimmerman's carrying of a concealed weapon gave him the "courage" to confront Martin as opposed to simply staying in his car. And, worse, the concealed nature of his weapon led Martin to have the "courage" to confront Zimmerman with the affront to this liberty.
My dearest friend is an acupuncturist and herbalist and I have listened to hours of discourse from him on the merits of these and other alternative approaches to medicine and the evils of conventional medicine. Most recently, a new book has been published called "Do You Believe in Magic?: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine" by Paul Offit. Let the games begin. I intend to read the book, especially since it's available in Kindle form, and possibly I will modify my position as a result if its reading but here goes. This is my current belief. 1. I believe that all alternative forms of medicine should be tested objectively for their efficacy and the results of the tests should be publicly available. Unfortunately, this might require government intervention for two reasons:
Edward Snowden: hero or villain? I can guarantee your safety from villains. It will cost a few trillion dollars, but it's worth it, right? Here's how it works. Every transaction that you do will be monitored by cameras, GPS trackers, and whatever other sensors are needed to adequately saturate the environment. An image of your face will be captured whenever you buy anything or go anywhere. Don't worry, we aren't using the data, unless we need to. So, for example, if you drive up to New Hampshire and buy a whole bunch of fireworks, and then back to Massachusetts and buy two pressure cookers, don't be surprised if a warrant for the search of your home is drawn and fifty black suited swat team members break down your door and take a peek around. After all, why would anybody need fireworks and two pressure cookers?