After finishing the last book on the train ride home today, I'm up to the next read. That would be Why Evolution Is True by Jerry Coyne.
The evolution versus creationist debate has come up around the nation, usually under the guise of intelligent design and proponents trying to push that into science classroom curricula.
Several possible GOP candidates in 2012 have positions that raise questions about their commitment promote science in classrooms by pushing intelligent design, including Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
While I don't think that this necessarily disqualifies them from running for office, pushing intelligent design, which is hardly testable under the scientific method, is antithetical to teaching kids the skills and facts needed to compete in a global economy.
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