[Erik P Conard]

Originally posted by justamom
Would you think it was wrong for LL baseball teams to not be ranked, i.e. first, scond, third, etc?

Don't EVEN get me started on this topic. Coming from an area with one of the THE most "successful" LL programs in the US, you can be assured I have very strong opinions on this subject. LOL!

All points made are well taken and are of some consequence in the larger scheme of things. However, with all due respect to Mr. Heller, and the opinions posted,I have seen the unhappiness that results from those who allow rankings to influence their lives or are motivated by said labels. I also have seen giant corporations falter when newer (better mouse traps) nips at their heels. I love the old adage when you're number two, you try harder. Of course this implies a rank of some sort.

It's just that quite honestly, it doesn't seem to be of any real benefit to anyone other than those who refer to it as a "credential". If there was a benefit, wouldn't those that, upon publication, were ranked 3 and 4 or 5 and 6 have MOVED up or down on the list? Perhaps it has and I a unaware.

It feels more like comparing religious organizations. Well, the Catholic Church has a ton of land, INTERNATIONAL connections and there are a ZILLIONS of us( NO BIRTH CONTROL!) ...lots of little chapters all around the world. But around here, those Baptists give us a real run for our money. Sure are getting a lot of new recruits... I know this is a simplificaton and I hope you see the jest. I just happen to be one of those peope that believe a business model is great on paper, but a successful company is not necessarily judged by it's size, rather it's product. I hope you would agree that the Greek system as a whole produces a very good product in a market environment that is challenging.

I am sure you will do well in the teachers' lounge, but out here
we don't seem to grasp what you are trying to say.