<p>Is that his hobby? Ham radios? My friend's dad does that, but over the years he's turned into some crazy tinfoil hat man.</p>
<p>Just kidding...Guglielmo Marconi...</p>
<p>I didn't even know this discussion was going on. But I am indeed here. </p>
<p>I have to say I agree with w1cked. I'll elaborate my reasons later, when I have some more time to write out of an effective/articulate argument.</p>
<p>watercannon: Your original statement implies that students at public universities are not as bright as students at Ivy League schools. I didn't say that Ivy League students aren't bright... I'm just saying that there's no need for you to put down students who go to public universities. I agree that on the whole, students at public schools have lower GPAs/scores. When you put down people who score lower on the SAT than you or have lower GPAs for whatever reason, it's a clear indication of arrogance. Ironically, my SAT scores are in the 80% percentile at several Ivy League schools; even though I know I'm more qualified than many Ivy students, I never try to put them down.</p>
<p>Addendum on stats: According to the WHO, Cuba actually has fewer deaths per 1000 children under 5 than the US. On the upside, our neonatal mortality rate (0-27 days after birth) is 5 per 1000 live births. However, Chile, El Salvador, Cuba, and Jamaica all have lower NNMRs. And, while we might be tied with Chile and Cuba on IMRs (0-11 mos after birth), only two countries have lower ones: Canada and Jamaica.</p>
<p>I bring these up for the following reasons:</p>
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<li><p>IMRs, CMRs, and NNMRs are considered a valuable tool by for measuring the effectiveness of a given country's healthcare system.</p></li>
<li><p>All of these countries have much, much lower per capita expenditures on healthcare than the US. How/why is it that they are getting the same or better results?</p></li>
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even though I know I'm more qualified than many Ivy students, I never try to put them down.
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<p>Hmm... so im the arrogant one here right?</p>
<p>watercannon: You used SAT scores as one way to base a student's intelligence. You used lower SAT scores to say that Ivy League students are better than students at public universities. That said, my SAT's higher than the scores of those in the Ivy League. It's merely stating a fact.</p>
<p>Good grief. watercannon used an inappropriate perjorative, that was based on an immature assumption. Seriously, I think that s/he just doesn't suffer fools gladly. Were watercannon's comments incorrect and off-base? Sure, but whatever. S/he's been plenty respectful towards me, and I go to a state school.</p>
<p>An apology would have been acceptable, but since it doesn't seem to be coming, I'll stop this on my part.</p>
<p>Again, I have nothing against people state schools.. I recognise that some extremely smart people go to state schools for a variety of reasons.. Im not intolerant of people who attend state schools..</p>
<p>The one thing I am intolerant of is stupidity.. And my original statement in this thread was in reply to a comment that was a pretty stupid generalisation.. Thats about it.. Think we can end the discussion here..</p>
<p>Btw pip pip - Im a guy :)</p>
<p>P.S. For anyone looking to start a new discussion - who the fu(k is Nick Zhao?!!</p>
<p>Nick Zhao is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.</p>
<p>I agree. He seems to be a spy. Don't you notice he RARELY talks about HIS opinions, but inquires ours all the time?</p>
<p>I actually think that's because he just likes being a ***** stirrer</p>
<p>And he seems to be a wannabe. I read that essay. Really cliche.</p>