Thursday, May 1, 2008

'Critical Analysis' of Evolution

State Legislators Seek Bills to Allow Questioning of Evolution Theory in Schools

"The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill this week that will require schools to teach 'critical analysis' of evolution." Which in the words of Alan Hays means that:

"I do not expect teachers to go into the classrooms and present a bizarre array of theories," Hays told FOXNews.com. "The theory of evolution, which most practicing biologists are teaching today, is inadequate in explaining our existence in the eyes of some scientists. Teachers need to be able to bring their students up to date."

Which is cool because the theory of evolution isn't meant to "explain our existence", asshole. The theory of evolution is meant to explain the manner by which biological diversity came about, asshole. "Explaining our existence"? That's what Philosophers do, asshole. But thanks for ensuring that students in Florida will now be even more confused than they already are.

The best part is when chuckleheads like John Moolenaar try to defend this shit:
"Educators should have the freedom to bring in the best scientific information to facilitate those discussions," Moolenaar said. "We’re trying to get students to ask the question: What scientific evidence exists for what theories?"

Yeah. Because students are obviously equipped for assess for themselves the merit of any given scientific theory.

It's like John Duncan, R-Tenn. said: "It seems rather elitist that people with academic degrees in health think they know better than parents what type of sex education is appropriate.

Who the fuck are these educated people to tell us what is or is not a useful scientific theory? Fuck them and their "facts" and "empirical observations". Fuck them and their pansy-ass degrees. "OO! Look at me! I spent my life researching this shit!"

God, fuck you and your knowledge. This is America! Everyone gets to decide what is true for their self! If parents want to pray for their diabetic daughter rather than take her to the doctor that's their fucking right! Wait, what's that? The parents were charged with second-degree reckless homicide? Well, shit, I guess there is some standard to which we appeal which is greater than an individual's particular beliefs and thoughts.

Except in Florida with regard to education.

Because FUCK KNOWLEDGE that's why.