Hence why it'd be a miracle if it were to happen. I'm betting on an alien invasion for humans to come together for a general cause. Ever seen that documentary, 'Independence Day?

I agree, it's a hit piece that skirts the details of the matter to promote an agenda that appeases the user base. The disturbing nature I see regardless of sexual identity is when teachers have their personal lives involved with students that fall outside the window of appropriate and professional topics. Accident or not, it's not suitable for young minds to be involved with. Overall social media has been a downfall for many individuals and that's a broad topic in itself and for a different discussion.

In this specific case, it's a no-tolerance reaction by the school. The other road that could have been taken would be to keep the teacher employed with the community knowing that this individual may or may not have done this intentionally and is still working at the school. The former is a better approach to keeping an even keel and peace of mind that any sexual nature within the confines of teachers and students, whether it be physical or social, won't happen. And if it does, the route to be taken will mimic this.

In regards to what the article promotes in the agenda of Fox News, it's not wholesome and true to the extent of the full story. It's only bits and pieces and omitting other details that are not aligning with what they want to sell as fear to attract their users for more.

My advice is to delete social media, turn off MSM, and live a life that represents an individual's pursuit of happiness without causing harm in the process.

Seriously? What will it take for hate to leave this world? It'd be a miracle if this behavior can be of the past and if humankind can move forward into a combined effort in the pursuit of happiness.

I believe you missed the point I brought up with a reference to a nonpartisan site that showcases issues with headlines of the media. Fox News does promulgate its stories to its base interests much like CNN does on its headlines. I also noted the term toxic certainty as being an issue that stems from a tribal mindset and to adhere to that, companies will forego news stories to appease their followers. It's fear tactics to keep them coming back for more. The best thing we all can do is relax and not show support for the polarizing objective the MSM has created.

The story is the story and can be said neutrally. To answer your question, those articles are not in their best interest which is wrong and not complete, and I agree with your premise that overlooking one instead of the other is not of value to the concern of what has occurred. Can we agree that Fox has an agenda of targeting transgender issues? I know I can. And I'm agreeing with you. I'm not agreeing with you in labeling an entire base of people as a broad brush stroke, however. That also is wrong to do.

Your rhetoric, do you think it can be copy pasted into other aspects we see in modern-day discussions? Toxic certainty is a big issue that is unhealthy to society, and to our minds.

Headline aside, the issue that arose from this is disturbing. Headlines like this are not necessary to tell the story at large of what occurred. It's clickbait, adds fuel to their base, and keeps the views coming.

My advice to anyone that wants to, check out allsides.com to see how news headlines are portrayed on the Left, Right, and Center.

The train aspect, I was going to mention as well. Well put response.

My kindle credit just renewed for the month aaaaaand this book is downloaded. Been looking forward to it.

A woman I dated for a bit learned about me and named dropped this book. Rather excited to get after 'it', not so much the book if you know what I mean

My stepmom does this as well. My mom built her a shelf that wraps around the kitchen and dining room. I had no idea she was into it and when they came out here to visit, I kept hearing let's go to Starbucks all the time. It made me upset to think they traveled all this way to be stuck on Seattle-based products because....we're all from Seattle and they wanted to see the east coast. They can do them but I'm playing tour guide and being asked where is Starbucks, not on my radar of a place to visit?

I asked in a joking but serious way what was up with Starbucks all of a sudden. Then my mom in a tone I'm very familiar with mentions her wife's newfound "hobby". I didn't ask or feel anything else after that other than, let's get you your fix you junky. We made it down to R.I ffs and we will NEVER hear the end of it about Connecticut.

Should mention, she only collects from the states she has visited.

Sorry for the highjacking OP, best of luck!

ND as top? Hah. K...

I get the variables that water pollution or the air quality aspect is a scientific measurement with not much debate as to what the numbers give. The social variables are questionable in how they were measured. That social involvement is a funny one to me that prompts more debate as to what that entails than say....air pollution.

Statistics are funny in general.