Sentences with phrase «of the general public think»

More than half of the general public think using the word «extreme» isn't helpful in social and political discussion, according to a new study.

A large portion of the general public thinks athletes should be able to sell their likenesses, for what is generally marginal profit, without risking their NCAA eligibility or changing the status of their antiquated - as - currently - defined «amateurism.»

But on immigration 60 % of the general public think it is a major issue, 46 % of Labour voters do, just 17 % of Labour members do; 78 % of Labour party members think immigration is good for the economy, only 41 % of Labour voters do, only 29 % of the general public.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), which administers NAEP, the determination of proficiency in any given subject at a particular grade level «was the result of a comprehensive national process [which took into account]... what hundreds of educators, curriculum experts, policymakers, and members of the general public thought the assessment should test.

When it comes to setting educational standards, only 36 percent of the general public think the federal government — as opposed to state or local governments — should play the largest role in these decisions.

Interestingly, the same poll shows that while 57 of teachers think that unions «have a positive effect on schools,» just 30 percent of the general public thinks so.)

Not exact matches

Fortune's Aaron Pressman has argued that undermining the public comment system would give a tactical edge to industry opponents of net neutrality, and that seems to be the thinking of the Trump FCC itself, which has refused to cooperate with an investigation into the fake comments by the New York Attorney General.

When the general public thinks of executive MBAs, they often picture thirty - and forty - something executives taking weekend classes (on the company dime) to prep them for the next promotion.

«But compared to members of the general public who have full - time jobs, he still has some time off to look after the children, to give them their baths, to put them to bed and I think he'll continue to do that,» Joseph said.

Any business that thinks long - term and follows sound business principles creates value for shareholders and for society through its activities e.g. in terms of jobs for workers, taxes to support public services, and economic activity in general.

«We look forward to working with the Malta government as it is forward thinking and shares many of our same values: the most important of which are protection of traders and the general public, compliance with Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Customer standards, and recognition of the innovation and importance of continued development in the Blockchain ecosystem.»

One senses among the general public, and among the thinking young especially, a shift of opinion regarding the issue ofabortion.

GLBT rights aside, I get so tired of the lack of the general publics logic and critical thinking skills.

The growing use of the internet, especially in social networking, meant that through the debates of the US Bishops» Conference (commendably held in public session) the general Catholic public became increasingly aware of just what thinking was behind what was coming to be known by consensus as the «lame - duck translation», an expression popularised by Fr Zuhlsdorf who has spent many years analysing «What does the prayer really say?»

The revision of American thought and practice about life questions began with abortion, and examination of the moral confusion attending that issue helps us understand more general developments in public morality.

So I have to wonder if this lack of distinction between public issues and politics in general even matters if the church is unable to think theologically, if its members are just starting to develop a Christian worldview.

In extenuation I should plead that in a series of four lectures, intended in each instance of delivery for a general educated public rather than for philosophical and theological experts, of necessity one must be brief and must deal with the topic in a broad way; furthermore, I have not intended to claim that every representative of process - thought would agree with what I have selected as significant nor would find my use of what in fact has been selected compatible with his own particular approach or his own individual conclusions.

Even publishing commentaries on the body of thought that makes up Kabala was a controversial decision, as it made it more available to the general public.

David Smith is less inclined to think religion has been marginalized in bioethical discussion, although that may be because he works with a general notion of correlating religious concepts with key terms more generally used in public debate.

He speaks about «God» in general, or about «theism,» as well as religious ways of thinking unjustly excluded from the public arena of the secularized university.

And yeah, ok, I understand that if you surveyed the general public, about what they think of when they hear the word pumpkin, pumpkin spice and jack - o - lanterns probably come up on the top.

Wedderspoon has twisted the general public's understanding of Manuka honey's antibacterial activity by misleading their customers into thinking that they were getting more than what they paid for»

Former Oxheart somm and general irreverent Justin Vann thinks esoteric grapes go great with single malt, thank you very much; he focuses on these two types of booze at Public Services, lending wine some of the cool factor of whiskey, and whiskey the specificity of wine.

His latest thoughts are about how recent safety advances have ended up protecting the drivers so much that the sport has lost the interest of the general public.

The general idea of the Shadow is that it's all of the thoughts and feelings we deem unacceptable to the public eye - it's what we don't want to be but fear we are.

Personally, I don't think nursing uncovered is a big deal (though some people don't like it), but most of the general public has never seen the complicated apparatus that is a modern breast pump and without a nursing cover you will get stares.

It sounds to me like «anyone who thinks home birth is a reasonable choice and shares their thoughts with their friends and / or the general public» but in this post it seems to be a True Scotsman: «anyone who thinks that home birth is a reasonable choice and doesn't immediately change their minds upon hearing about or reading a paper in the Journal of Medical Ethics.»

I have been getting so much useful feedback and information for my book from two surveys I've been circulating: one asking you about the notion of «kid food» and your general thoughts about the role of junk food in your kids» lives, and a second survey just for public school parents, asking your thoughts about school meals, a la carte snacks and on - campus food fundraisers.

The second is the general conception of politics that underpins the ideological thought and practice of Thatcherism: a transformation of maximalist, public and collectivist politics to a minimalist, private and individualist politics.

Within this context, and within the context of the public's growing utter unfondnes of Labour, it is we think likely to take much more than any change of Leader to change Labour's fortunes in general and Mr. Clarke's in particular... Lucas and Ramsay are about to cause serious trouble especially for this uber - Blairite...

The Public and Commercial Services Union general secretary said a march of one million people through London followed by strike action on a «large scale» would force the government to think again on cuts.

But I think we can all agree that what is alleged against Klaudt is so disgusting that it clearly is the work of a deeply disordered mind who really shouldn't be out in the general public.

There is a sense that the fundamental fairness that is a critical part of the American social compact has been lost, and I think that as attorney general, I would work not just to see that everybody plays by the rules but to restore public confidence in big banks, insurance companies.

She signed a public letter to the party's general secretary, saying: «We are concerned about the recent suspensions of committed Labour party members for alleged anti-Semitism which undermines serious discussion and thinking.»

Some jurors may think highly of Silver specifically or public servants in general, and others may think all politicians are crooks.»

«I think you're seeing more aggressive pursuit by the attorney generals office and other prosecutors of issues related to public corruption than you've ever seen before,» the AG said.

Asked on BBC Radio 4's Today programme why he thought Mr Blair was not being «bolder», Mr Gapes said: «I suspect it's part of a general approach to speak quietly to the Americans and not make big public statements.»

If inflation was to rocket, or Labour were to suddenly abandon vast swathes of policy in panic then maybe such a strategy would work, but I rather think that the general Public perception will be that David Cameron and George Osborne are not up to the job of government.

Under the leadership of Charles Kennedy, the party had staked out a commitment to higher taxation and investment in public services, a strategy that many thought placed them to the left of Labour at the 2005 general election.

«I think it builds up a lot of cynicism with regards to the general public,» he said.

We disagree — and not simply because it would be foolish to think Labour has nothing positive to learn from a politics which delivered the party three historic general election victories, record investment in, and the renewal of, our public services, and a decade of economic growth and prosperity.

«I think people in the general public benefit from having a team of two individuals very dedicated, committed and competent to lead the state forward,» Polito said.

Many in the general public think scientific and technological innovations bring helpful change to society, but they are more concerned than excited when it comes to the potential use of emerging technologies to make people's minds sharper, their bodies stronger and healthier than ever before, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

What do you think resonates in the minds of the general public when a scientist says he wants to clone stem cells?

Although the Netherlands have a good track record in using innovative means to engage the general public in the science and technology debate — Van der Starre mentions the use of citizen panels, in which a diverse group of citizens gathers evidence and develops a statement on a particular scientific development or issue — both Schutter and Van der Starre think PCST can be improved.

Steve: So, this gene duplication business is so interesting and it has such profound importance in evolution and researchers realize that, but I don't think that news has really gotten out to the general public in a lot of ways that in the modern evolutionary theory play book, gene duplication has a really big role.

«This really boils down to politics at its very worst and public officials who are more concerned about erecting some gleaming new research building than thinking about what's best for the general public,» Michael Guiffre, of a Texas A&M group that had lobbied for the facility, told the Post.

«The general public thinks marijuana is harmless, but information revealing the potential health dangers of marijuana use needs to be disseminated to the public, policymakers and healthcare providers,» Jouanjus said.

I think it's important for the general public not just to learn about science that's all settled, confirmed and in textbooks, but also to capture a picture of vital science in the making.

I thought of it in terms of translation — that is, making research findings clear and comprehensible to the general public.