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"Fredric L. Rice" |
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11 May 2005 09:10:55 AM |
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Scientists boycott Kansas evolution hearings |
Scientists boycott Kansas evolution hearings
May 09
By John Hanna, Associated Press
TOPEKA, Kan. - Scientists have refused to participate in state Board of
Education hearings this past week on how the theory of evolution should be
treated in public schools, but they haven't exactly been silent.
About a dozen scientists, most from Kansas universities, spoke each day at
news conferences after evolution critics testified before a board
subcommittee. They expect to continue speaking out as the hearings wrap up
on Thursday.
"They're in, they do their shtick, and they're out," said Keith Miller, a
Kansas State University geologist. "I'm going to be here, and I'm not going
to be quiet. We'll have the rest of our lives to make our points."
The scientists' boycott was led by the American Association for the
Advancement of Science and Kansas Citizens for Science, which believe the
hearings are rigged against the teaching of evolution.
Scientists said they don't see the need to cram their arguments into a few
days of testimony, like out-of-state witnesses who were called by advocates
of the "intelligent design" theory.
But the boycott has frustrated board members who viewed their hearings as
an educational forum.
"I am profoundly disappointed that they've chosen to present their case in
the shadows," board member Connie Morris said. "I would have enjoyed
hearing what they have to say in a professional, ethical manner."
The theory of evolution says that changes in species can lead to new
species, and that different species, including man and apes, have common
ancestors. Intelligent design advocates contend the universe is so complex
it must have been created by a higher power.
In 1999, the board deleted most references to evolution in the science
standards. But standards were adopted later to include evolution as a key
education concept.
The state board's standards determine what is on statewide tests, but local
school boards decide what is actually taught and which textbooks are used.
The state board plans to consider changes to its standards this summer.
Leaders of the science groups said the three subcommittee members already
have decided to support language backed by intelligent design advocates.
All three are part of a conservative board majority receptive to criticism
of evolution.
On the Net:
State Board of Education: http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us
American Association for the Advancement of Science: http://www.aaas.org/
Intelligent Design Network: http://www.intelligentdesignnetwork.org/
From Associated Press:
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/11601705.htm
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11 May 2005 10:13:07 AM |
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Fredric L. Rice wrote:
Scientists boycott Kansas evolution hearings
May 09
By John Hanna, Associated Press
<snip>
But the boycott has frustrated board members who viewed their hearings as
an educational forum.
"I am profoundly disappointed that they've chosen to present their case in
the shadows," board member Connie Morris said. "I would have enjoyed
hearing what they have to say in a professional, ethical manner."
I'd say that this is a direct lie. If she(?) truly wanted to hear what
scientists have to say, all she needed to do is talk to them. Nothing
would have prevent this. Nothing would have prevented her from going out
and buying a book. Basically all scientific journals are now accessible
online. The information is there, all she needs to do go and get it.
The theory of evolution says that changes in species can lead to new
species, and that different species, including man and apes, have common
ancestors. Intelligent design advocates contend the universe is so complex
it must have been created by a higher power.
Interesting way to say this. A theory explaining how biological organism
change and adapt to their environment is to be compared to a "theory"
about what created the universe.
j.m.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: Scientists boycott Kansas evolution hearings |
16 May 2005 10:56:24 AM |
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On Wed, 11 May 2005 11:13:07 -0400, "j.m.1491@gmx.net"
<j.m.1491@gmx.net> wrote:
Fredric L. Rice wrote:
Scientists boycott Kansas evolution hearings
May 09
By John Hanna, Associated Press
<snip>
But the boycott has frustrated board members who viewed their hearings as
an educational forum.
"I am profoundly disappointed that they've chosen to present their case in
the shadows," board member Connie Morris said. "I would have enjoyed
hearing what they have to say in a professional, ethical manner."
I'd say that this is a direct lie.
Of course it is.
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