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♨ Ix Chel △
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 Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:37 am Post subject: Shock the monkey? |
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| ...and he bites.More laws, more rules, each attached to punishment for non-compliance. America has more laws on the books than any other country in the history of the world.Any American municipalities that offer reward to the "10 best drivers in the city," for example? Or only fines for non-compliance.Have a baby in Japan, the city sends you a personalized gift package.Negative reinforcement breeds rule-breaking. Positive reinforcement invites calm.I have opinions on a system of punishing controls, but would like to hear yours. Thanks.So, shall we stick to exclusively negative punishment societal management, whether my first idea is realistic or not for "San Antonio." Who cares about an avoidable crime rate.There again, In TOKYO, which is about 25 time the size of San Antonio, WHEN YOU HAVE A BABY, THE CITY SENDS YOU A PERSONALIZED GIFT PACKAGE. |
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BDZot
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| Communities do recognize people that excel. Here in San Antonio, several groups have "San Antonians of the Year" or similar awards. However, they're not recognized for achieving the norm, they're recognized for excellence.How are you going to track everyday activity? By who hasn't gotten a ticket? There's several hundred THOUSAND drivers in San Antonio, and probably a good 60% of them have never gotten a ticket. You want to mail a certificate to each of them, or just find a big enough field and have a 20 day ceremony recognizing each one?Another trouble with recognizing everyday activity is not being able to find out where to stop. Will I get a civic award for taking out my trash every week?You have to have a baseline of behavior, an absolute minimum. You don't recognize people for that, you expect it of them. |
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