On 18 Sep 2008, at 02:45, Charlie Bell wrote: > > On 18/09/2008, at 11:32 AM, Bruce Bostwick wrote: >> I for one would particularly like there to be a simulation >> environment >> that could be used to catch unintended consequences like these, as >> well as alpha and beta test environments with some degree of user >> acceptance testing and feedback, before social-policy bills are >> signed >> out of Congress. Never happen, and I'm probably too much of an >> engineering-type geek for even thinking about it, but it's an >> appealing thought nonetheless. > > The UK has such a test environment. It's called "Scotland". >
Which is one reason why the SNP gained control of the Scottish Parliament. Poll Tax Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ “Babies are born every day without an iPod. We will get there.” - Adam Sohn, the head of public relations for Microsoft's Zune division. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
