Bad science in Louisiana

By Kent on June 9, 2008 2:46 PM | 0 Comments | 1 TrackBack | View blog reactions
The Louisana House may vote tomorrow or Wednesday on a bill that would permit teaching non-scientific material in science classes. The American Institute of Biological Sciences sent a letter to all members of the Louisiana House this morning explaining what a grave mistake that would be.

Quoting from the letter:

SB 733 would require that teachers consider and accept non-scientific explanations for natural phenomena, including evolution, the origins of life, and global warming.  Supernatural explanations for these phenomena are not scientifically testable and are not science.
If you live in Louisiana or know people who do, please urge them to call their representatives and urge them to vote against SB 733.

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Bad news in Louisiana from Uncommon Ground on June 12, 2008 10:09 AM

I am sorry to report that the Louisiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 733 yesterday.1 As the American Institute of Biological Sciences pointed out in a letter distributed to all Louisiana legislatorsSB 733 would require that teachers cons... Read More

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