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Bill Allows Teachers to Contradict Evolution

Posted by Zonk on from the legislating-science-is-a-challenge dept.

Helical writes "In an attempt to defy the newly approved state science standards, Florida Senator Rhonda Storms has proposed a bill that would allow teachers to contradict the teaching of evolution. Her bill states that 'Every public school teacher in the state's K-12 school system shall have the affirmative right and freedom to objectively present scientific information relevant to the full range of scientific views regarding biological and chemical evolution in connection with teaching any prescribed curriculum regarding chemical or biological origins.' The bill's main focus is on protecting teachers who want to adopt alternative teaching plans from sanction, and to allow teachers the freedom to teach whatever they wish, even if it is in opposition to current standards."

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  1. This happens everywhere by Naughty+Bob · · Score: 5, Funny

    I only had to look at my teachers to see that they contradicted evolution.

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    1. Re:This happens everywhere by mybadluck22 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Actually, they orbit their shared center-of-mass, but I know what you mean.

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  2. Re:BAD idea. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I want the state OUT of my bedroom

    Uh...you consider K-12 classrooms your bedroom?

    Maybe you shoulda posted that as AC...

  3. Re:Weep for our republic, fear for our children... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    How come every time I read some news like this I start to hear "Dueling Bangos" playing?

    How about a law that says that if I don't believe pot causes health problems I can choose to smoke it legally?

  4. Re:Sounds fine to me by geekoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    As my ID pushing narrow minded coworker said:
    "The Bible IS science."

    I shit you not.

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  5. A Win for Flying Spaghetti Monster Worshipers!! by erroneus · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't tell you what a progressive move this is for supporters of the movement for the recognition of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster as a religion! And if this bill passes, it will open the door for its truth to be taught in schools!

    Please write your representatives to THANK them for opening the door for this wonderful moment in history!