Over the last few years, the current board's conservative majority has tried instead to restrict the program severely.

"The Democratic majority would try to weaken the administration," he said.

I fully accept that the vast majority of teachers try and do their best.

'The great majority of the pastors try to live in their congregations,' he says.

In my experience, the vast majority just try to get away with not making a schedule at all.

But now the Democratic majority in the Assembly, with an eye on the same election, is trying to stall action.

Dr. Schneider, the president of the board, said the new majority is trying to move forward.

"The majority of the individuals advocating these positions are trying to build their own reputations."

Even a majority of the pros would probably try for the green from that distance with a 3-iron or 2-iron.

"The majority of companies are trying to walk very, very slowly."