It was a high school sophomore Biology class project; a hypothetical situation where the town wanted to dam up this valley. Groups were organize d to present arguments for and against it. Four judges were selected end one high judge was appointed to break a dead lock of the lower four.
I honestly wanted to be impartial and make a good judgment call.
The arguments were very good. Some were for the dam because it would bring boating recreation; others against it claimed it would take away from bike trails and other existing forms of recreation. Neither were bad arguments.
This computer geek went off on how it could bring jobs, higher standards of living, etc. I figured it would bring more jerks like him to the town.
Then some lady brought up that the valley was a habitat for American bald eagles.
I was supposed to break a tie, but l used my influence to get an unanimous vote against it!
Coach Steele expressed shock; I explained the case was thrown out because the EPA or the federal government might take interest in the eagles and might over turn our decision anyway.
I was reprehended because it wasn’t the point of the excersise.
Posted by Michael at October 17, 2003 05:55 PMBehind the scenes:
I was the only junior in the class. I had earned a reputation of being smart because I often read the chapter before we talked about it in class.
While the judges convened and I put forth my vote against it. Every judge exchanged glances and slow raised their hands.
People are just like sheep.
Posted by: Michael at October 20, 2003 08:38 PMHeh, I can't believe you remember that...
Posted by: Lol at March 16, 2004 02:39 PM