Law Lab - Should we test first?

Due Date: Mon Jan 24

Read the attached analysis piece from the Boston Globe Ideas section.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/12/12/law_lab/

Do you agree with the proposal? What are the pros and cons? Which types of policy areas are most suitable? Least?

New ground rules for comments, in order to reduce repetition:

1st post: Say whether you agree/disagree, and give ONE pro or con which is most important to you, and ONE policy area most OR least suitable.

2nd post: read at least 5 comments of other students, then write in reaction to one or more.

The Incoming Speaker

Due Date: Mon Dec 20

On Sunday Dec 12, Lesley Stahl interviewed incoming House Speaker John Boehner for 60 Minutes. Please watch the 13 minute segment here: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7143552n

FYI -- THIS IS A NEW LINK AND SHOULD WORK

What conclusions can you draw from the piece about how Boehner will run the House? About how he will work with Pres. Obama? Did anything surprise you or give you new insights?

Remember to post two comments: one in reaction to the piece and one in reaction to another student's comments.

Optional / Just for fun
Take a look at this satirical take on Boehner's style, from NY Times columnist Gail Collins:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/16/opinion/16collins.html?_r=1