The Scarlet Letter for Drunk Drivers

What do you think of this plan being proposed in the state of Washington? Get convicted of drunk driving and your car is affixed with a bright yellow license plate for a year. Will this serve as a deterrent? The bill's author seems to think it will prevent repeat offenses, and warn the rest of us to give these cars a wide berth. What do you think?

Free Cell Phones for Achievement in School

Obviously, doing well in school should be its own reward. However, in todays society that doesn't seem to be the case. What do you think of this program being tried out in a few Brooklyn middle schools? Free cell phones and minutes for good grades.