> here is some news about a piece of research into how our sense of humour changes with age:- > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3181489.stm > Linda Walton, (wondering whether passing this test should be made compulsory for anyone wanting to stand for election . . .).
I find that many so-called 'researches' are flawed in one way or another . . . the great majority are done on a very limited basis, or their subjects come from somewhat similar backgrounds, or the 'mix' isn't divided evenly between the sexes, or - Testing the reactions of one set of young people with another set of old people, instead of the *same* people 30 or 40 years later - - - proves ?? what ?? ? As for Linda's "aside" about the 'electees' - - thanks for the opportunity, Linda - perhaps it's *voters* who should be required to take those tests, considering whom *they've* sometimes put into office - and power over themselves - and so stop voting for 'jokers' (who kill) Toni in Seattle To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
