[Ceewrighter]

"Allowing one particular creation myth to be taught in science class at the demand of outsiders opens the door for many creation myths to be taught."

How familiar are you with the particulars of the case? The school board in Dover made a local decision to add a brief statement, constituting 12 lines, that addressed the gaps that still exist in the TofE. Then, for the next four weeks, the class explored the TofE without further mention of ID.

What's your problem with a local school board making a local decision to ensure their students are made aware of a persisting problem in their curriculum. In any other course of study, whenever deviations from the theory exist, it is cited. So what's the problem with a local school district ensuring that science teachers do the same?

[toadthesecond]

The brief statement also pointed them to a book (Pandas) that was creationist (or at least creation wearing a false beard and glasses)

[toadthesecond]

The statement:

The Pennsylvania Academic Standards require students to learn about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and eventually to take a standardized test of which evolution is a part. Because Darwin’s Theory is a theory, it continues to be tested as new evidence is discovered. The Theory is not a fact. Gaps in the Theory exist for which there is no evidence. A theory is defined as a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations. Intelligent Design is an explanation of the origin of life that differs from Darwin’s view. The reference book, Of Pandas and People, is available for students who might be interested in gaining an understanding of what Intelligent Design actually involves. With respect to any theory, students are encouraged to keep an open mind. The school leaves the discussion of the Origins of Life to individual students and their families. As a Standards-driven district, class instruction focuses upon preparing students to achieve proficiency on Standards-based assessments.