I would also wonder what there would be to prevent other interests from
forcing the same kind of consideration for their views (Moon landing
hoaxes, Holocaust denials, homeopathy, etc.). Even the ID proponents
should ask themselves if they really want to face the consequences of
policy of doggedly "teaching the controversy". There are so many
controversies whose legitimacy is on a par with that of creationism
that a requirement that we "teach the controversy" when one exists
would leave us doing nothing BUT teaching such fabricated
controversies. That's not a recipe for quality education, and (for the
IDers) it's not exactly the road to a Christian fundamentalist takeover
either.
Paul Smith
Alverno College
Milwaukee
On 12/22/05, Jim Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi
There are at least several problems with Stephen's eminently sensible
suggestions below.
1. The level of science education of school teachers.
(snip)
2. The religious advocates of creationism/id have certainly not
demonstrated any marked sense of morality in the debates, including this
trial.
(snip)
3. Can public schools really withstand the kinds of conflicts that
have manifested themselves at the school governance level?
(snip)
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