There was a story about how US rankings on math and science internationally have dropped yet again.
Yeah, Texas, you keep going with that, and drag the rest of us with you.
Posted by binky at December 4, 2007 10:53 AM | TrackBack | Posted to Crunchy Nutbars | Culture | El Infierno de kansas | Extremism | Hacktastic! | Politics | Religion | ScienceSo you're saying that when states drum out people who don't believe in intelligent design, that it's just as opposed to measurable, explainable, creative science as when states drum out people who do believe in intelligent design?
Posted by: Morris at December 4, 2007 01:05 PM | PERMALINKSince you seem to know so well what I'm saying, why don't you just keep it coming and save me some time?
Posted by: binky at December 4, 2007 02:16 PM | PERMALINKAs my fav band sings, "the greatest teachers won't hesitate to leave you there by yourself chained to fate."
Posted by: Morris at December 5, 2007 12:41 AM | PERMALINKIt means even if it's difficult for Binky, if I want her to grow as a person, I don't deprive her of what's difficult by saving her some time.
Posted by: Morris at December 5, 2007 09:35 AM | PERMALINKMorris is just the gift that keeps on giving. It's a special role to play.
Posted by: binky at December 5, 2007 01:19 PM | PERMALINKPeople have always called me special. I'm not sure how to take it.
Posted by: Morris at December 5, 2007 05:30 PM | PERMALINKPosted by: binky at December 5, 2007 08:41 PM | PERMALINKDr. McLeroy and Mr. Bradley are overlooking the fact that evolutionary theory has survived one hundred fifty years of scientific scrutiny for its "strengths and weaknesses," whereas ID could not survive even six weeks of legal and scientific scrutiny in a Pennsylvania courtroom. Stephen Meyer and William Dembski, who, according to Dr. McLeroy's lecture, are seeking a "fair hearing" for ID, were given a chance to present their best pro-ID arguments in that very courtroom. They just didn't show up.