1.   Even in straightforward economic terms, it is a foolish idea to gut environmental laws.

2.   He dismisses my foolish idea and brings me up to date.

3.   House Republicans want to authorize states to keep the children of illegal immigrants out of public schools, while Senate Republicans think that is a remarkably foolish idea.

4.   Truth is, term limits, especially unilaterally imposed ones, are a profoundly foolish idea.