My main complaint about the suggestions for how to solve it are reduction rather than innovation. We are humans, one thing that sets us apart is our ability to think our way out of a problem. If you want to spew an agenda of we should try to use less then just let the world heat up, fewer people will be around to use as much crap.
it mentions some controversial items and says "review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses" why are you afraid of that?
Are you suggesting biological evolution and global warming are based on such shaky foundations they really shouldn't be discussed in schools, and teachers should not be permitted to help students understand, analyze, critique, and review, in an objective manner, the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of these scientific theories. They should just take them at face value?
You are right, when little Jenny says, "My Dad says the earth was created in 7 days." she should be whipped bloody. No appropriate or respectful discussion should ensue.
then there should be a law that says "no public elementary or secondary school principal or administrator shall prohibit any teacher in a public school system of this state from helping students understand, analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being taught."
HB0368 00242666 -1- SENATE BILL 893 By Watson HOUSE BILL 368 By Dunn AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10, relative to teaching scientific subjects in elementary schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10, is amended by adding the following as a new, appropriately designated section: (a) The general assembly finds that: (1) An important purpose of science education is to inform students about scientific evidence and to help students develop critical thinking skills necessary to becoming intelligent, productive, and scientifically informed citizens; (2) The teaching of some scientific subjects, including, but not limited to, biological evolution, the chemical origins of life, global warming, and human cloning, can cause controversy; and (3) Some teachers may be unsure of the expectations concerning how they should present information on such subjects. (b) The state board of education, public elementary and secondary school governing authorities, directors of schools, school system administrators, and public elementary and secondary school principals and administrators shall endeavor to create an environment within public elementary and secondary schools that encourages students to explore scientific questions, learn about scientific evidence, develop critical thinking skills, and respond appropriately and respectfully to differences of opinion about controversial issues. (c) The state board of education, public elementary and secondary school governing authorities, directors of schools, school system administrators, and public - 2 - 00242666 elementary and secondary school principals and administrators shall endeavor to assist teachers to find effective ways to present the science curriculum as it addresses scientific controversies. Toward this end, teachers shall be permitted to help students understand, analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being taught. (d) Neither the state board of education, nor any public elementary or secondary school governing authority, director of schools, school system administrator, or any public elementary or secondary school principal or administrator shall prohibit any teacher in a public school system of this state from helping students understand, analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being taught. (e) This section only protects the teaching of scientific information, and shall not be construed to promote any religious or non-religious doctrine, promote discrimination for or against a particular set of religious beliefs or non-beliefs, or promote discrimination for or against religion or non-religion. SECTION 2. By no later than the start of the 2011-2012 school term, the department of education shall notify all directors of schools of the provisions of this act. Each director shall notify all employees within the director's school system of the provisions of this act. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
This is Slashdot, but did you even think to browse the page and a half bill? It's quit simple in saying that only discussions with scientific merit are worthy and to be sensitive to other views and discuss that the controversy exists and not that it is right.
Only problem I'd see; the rooms you see in the show and movies are the command staff suites. Most people would be stuck in crew quarters where you'd be in a tight room with 8 bunks stacked floor to ceiling and shared showers. Don't think I'd want much of that.
Not only did I pay for the ticket to hold that seat, but I also paid the taxes that helped bail that plane out and give it places to land and take off.
Any ban from the government that isn't backed up with solid reasoning is an "abusive government ban" How about the government just bans books you don't like. Is that ok to start the burn pile then?
You should be free to use your gadgets on a plane. You are not entitled to be provided a gadget by the airline for your use on a plane. There is a difference.
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Sarcasm is best when what is said is actually unfortunately 100% correct.
My main complaint about the suggestions for how to solve it are reduction rather than innovation. We are humans, one thing that sets us apart is our ability to think our way out of a problem. If you want to spew an agenda of we should try to use less then just let the world heat up, fewer people will be around to use as much crap.
Perhaps it's Alien Jesus that is causing Global Warming(tm).
Maybe I could get a whole movie themed sound, so every time I accelerate the tires squeal.
or at least replace it with the Jettson's care noise.
it mentions some controversial items and says "review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses" why are you afraid of that?
Are you suggesting biological evolution and global warming are based on such shaky foundations they really shouldn't be discussed in schools, and teachers should not be permitted to help students understand, analyze, critique, and review, in an objective manner, the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of these scientific theories. They should just take them at face value?
Facts and statistics can back what ever opinion you want: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias
You are right. Evolution shouldn't be looked at on it's strengths and weaknesses. Blind faith is the only way to go for that one.
You are right, when little Jenny says, "My Dad says the earth was created in 7 days." she should be whipped bloody. No appropriate or respectful discussion should ensue.
then there should be a law that says "no public elementary or secondary school principal or administrator shall prohibit any
teacher in a public school system of this state from helping students understand, analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being taught."
Ohh wait this one does.
HB0368
00242666
-1-
SENATE BILL 893
By Watson
HOUSE BILL 368
By Dunn
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49,
Chapter 6, Part 10, relative to teaching scientific
subjects in elementary schools.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10, is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated section:
(a) The general assembly finds that:
(1) An important purpose of science education is to inform students about
scientific evidence and to help students develop critical thinking skills necessary
to becoming intelligent, productive, and scientifically informed citizens;
(2) The teaching of some scientific subjects, including, but not limited to,
biological evolution, the chemical origins of life, global warming, and human
cloning, can cause controversy; and
(3) Some teachers may be unsure of the expectations concerning how
they should present information on such subjects.
(b) The state board of education, public elementary and secondary school
governing authorities, directors of schools, school system administrators, and public
elementary and secondary school principals and administrators shall endeavor to create
an environment within public elementary and secondary schools that encourages
students to explore scientific questions, learn about scientific evidence, develop critical
thinking skills, and respond appropriately and respectfully to differences of opinion about
controversial issues.
(c) The state board of education, public elementary and secondary school
governing authorities, directors of schools, school system administrators, and public
- 2 - 00242666
elementary and secondary school principals and administrators shall endeavor to assist
teachers to find effective ways to present the science curriculum as it addresses
scientific controversies. Toward this end, teachers shall be permitted to help students
understand, analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths
and scientific weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being
taught.
(d) Neither the state board of education, nor any public elementary or secondary
school governing authority, director of schools, school system administrator, or any
public elementary or secondary school principal or administrator shall prohibit any
teacher in a public school system of this state from helping students understand,
analyze, critique, and review in an objective manner the scientific strengths and scientific
weaknesses of existing scientific theories covered in the course being taught.
(e) This section only protects the teaching of scientific information, and shall not
be construed to promote any religious or non-religious doctrine, promote discrimination
for or against a particular set of religious beliefs or non-beliefs, or promote discrimination
for or against religion or non-religion.
SECTION 2. By no later than the start of the 2011-2012 school term, the department of
education shall notify all directors of schools of the provisions of this act. Each director shall
notify all employees within the director's school system of the provisions of this act.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring
it.
This is Slashdot, but did you even think to browse the page and a half bill? It's quit simple in saying that only discussions with scientific merit are worthy and to be sensitive to other views and discuss that the controversy exists and not that it is right.
Man was created in God's image, so gravity is really just the man keeping you down?
...but we have all those things??? I'm confused.
Like how quickly OJ got thrown in jail for his dealings.
Nope.
Only problem I'd see; the rooms you see in the show and movies are the command staff suites. Most people would be stuck in crew quarters where you'd be in a tight room with 8 bunks stacked floor to ceiling and shared showers. Don't think I'd want much of that.
So is the fish and sea water in Japan now homeopathic and going to make people immune to radiation?
Do you really believe this ban is just as bad as book burning?
No
Or even a step down a slope to that point? Really?
Yes
Not only did I pay for the ticket to hold that seat, but I also paid the taxes that helped bail that plane out and give it places to land and take off.
So someone playing a gameboy near you is the same as punching you in the face. Got it. ...
kook
"our entertainment must come from within by being without."
FTFY
Any ban from the government that isn't backed up with solid reasoning is an "abusive government ban" How about the government just bans books you don't like. Is that ok to start the burn pile then?
You should be free to use your gadgets on a plane. You are not entitled to be provided a gadget by the airline for your use on a plane. There is a difference.