Statistics are funny things. It seems everyone who wants to sway public opinion will use statistics to bolster their argument. Now, don't get me wrong, I do the same thing, but apparently I've lived to that age in life where the old saying "figures don't lie, but liars figure" strikes me as an important reminder…
“Do you think this is funny? This is not a game, young man!” I had made the serious mistake of smiling while the coach was scolding me for messing up a play on the field. In my defense (it actually WAS a game!) I was reacting to being nervous. I have a bad habit of doing…