i couldn't agree more.

if you ever bother to read my quotes of the day, you may have noticed this one by Winston Churchill: "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." i try to avoid actual conversations with real people, but unfortunately i've overheard plenty. in fact, the other day i listened to a Texas Tech student wondering if Thomas Jefferson was "like an old, old, old president or something like that." now, i know Tech's entrance requirements are not as stringent as an Ivy League, but i think they're letting in just anyone who applies these days. all i have to say at this point is serenity now!!!