A friend sends along word of an on-line voting effort to compile a list to present to President Barack Obama on 10 things that need changing in America. No. 1 on my list will be taken care of inauguration day.

But I add a vote of support to my friend’s passion — ending corporal punishment in schools. It’s almost done, save holdouts like Arkansas. It makes sense. But, please. Go ahead.Tell me on Christmas Eve why the world is a better place because we allow adults to whack on children with boards. Here’s some calm information on the other side.

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Merry Christmas, Randy.

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