Heavyweights Weigh In
Asked to weigh in on the issue of whether schools should teach Darwin’s theory of evolution or the right-wing-preferred “intelligent design”, two prominent Republicans offered their views.
Jeb Bush told the Miami Herald that he believed in Darwin’s theory but that “it should not be in the curriculum.” This is a peculiar position any way you look at it: He believes something to be true and that it is a scientific truth yet he does not want students to be taught this truth.
Another outspoken, strongly opinionated, “maverick" politician, John McCain said simply, “Let the student decide.” This is another novel approach to education: the students should determine what their teachers teach them.
Not forgetting that it was the Republicans in the 1990’s that wanted to abolish the Department of Education and undermine public education in general, it is not surprising that key conservatives continue to condone ignorance. (And these are two of the smarter, more reasonable ones!)
God help us, if the theory of evolution is correct, humans are doomed.
Jeb Bush told the Miami Herald that he believed in Darwin’s theory but that “it should not be in the curriculum.” This is a peculiar position any way you look at it: He believes something to be true and that it is a scientific truth yet he does not want students to be taught this truth.
Another outspoken, strongly opinionated, “maverick" politician, John McCain said simply, “Let the student decide.” This is another novel approach to education: the students should determine what their teachers teach them.
Not forgetting that it was the Republicans in the 1990’s that wanted to abolish the Department of Education and undermine public education in general, it is not surprising that key conservatives continue to condone ignorance. (And these are two of the smarter, more reasonable ones!)
God help us, if the theory of evolution is correct, humans are doomed.
posted by Steve Trumbull | 12/28/2005
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