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Free Republic Poll on Evolution
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| 22 September 2006
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Posted on 09/22/2006 2:09:33 PM PDT by PatrickHenry
Free Republic is currently running a poll on this subject:
Do you think creationism or intelligent design should be taught in science classes in secondary public schools as a competing scientific theory to evolution?
You can find the poll at the bottom of your "self search" page, also titled "My Comments," where you go to look for posts you've received. I don't know what effect -- if any -- the poll will have on the future of this website's science threads. But it's certainly worth while to know the general attitude of the people who frequent this website.
Science isn't a democracy, and the value of scientific theories isn't something that's voted upon. The outcome of this poll won't have any scientific importance. But the poll is important because this is a political website. How we decide to educate our children is a very important issue. It's also important whether the political parties decide to take a position on this. (I don't think they should, but it may be happening anyway.)
If you have an opinion on this subject, go ahead and vote.
TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: crevolist; evolution; id
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To: Doctor Stochastic
He didn't seem to endorse the Soviet nuclear weapons project in "The Big Red Bomb" either. Hold on...
(sound of 5-watt bulb sputtering above my head...)
...OH!!
The Making of the Atomic Bomb had a sequel, you mean.
I'll have to read it, thanks for letting me know it existed.
(sigh. one *more* task for my overburdened reading list.)
Cheers!
To: Quark2005
in reality it involves thousands of man-hours of painstaking work in labs using the most cutting-edge technology available, with adamant conclusions being drawn only after making completely sure, through multiple avenues of inquiry, that the data is solid You do explain the ideal, but individual mileage may vary.
See for example John Darsee, Hwang Woo-Suk; and of course for waters muddied for a long time see David Baltimore.
For other sniping read Gary Taubes' Nobel Dreams about Carlo Rubbia...
Cheers!
To: freedumb2003
Using "Answers in Guiness" as your basis for posting again? Spellcheck is your friend.
And speaking of friends, please refrain from disparaging my favorite beer.
Cheers!
To: Jaguarbhzrd
I guess thats about the retread accusation, well you sounded somewhat like CG.
You say you are not (and now the mod too) so thats good enough for me.
Take Care,
W.
To: Hoplite
1,605
posted on
10/05/2006 11:08:31 PM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
To: RunningWolf; Jaguarbhzrd; andysandmikesmom; Admin Moderator
that is what you call an apology?
do you recall the apology I rendered to you, without being prompted, upon realizing -on my own, mind you- that I had misread one of your posts and had gone off on you less justly than I had thought?
Do you need me to dig up the URL to that apology, or will you -in a sudden fit of real humility- admit that I did indeed make such an apology to you?
THAT, sir, was an apology.
You owe that much and more - to jaguarbhzrd, to andysandmikesmom, and to quite a few others here.
the kiss to the buttocks you gave to the Admin Mod after being slapped was more sincere than your "apology" to jaguarbhzrd, and that grotesquely obsequious smooch positively REEKED of C.Y.O.A.
many of those who support creationism/ID/platonism sadden me, puzzle me, and even irritate me... but almost none actually revolt me.
almost none.
1,606
posted on
10/05/2006 11:32:17 PM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
To: King Prout
Its the game called Prime collecting.
Here's how it goes.
You have to be quick.
So keep on your toes.
Press the mouse button down,
set the browser address,
watch the posts add up,
but don't be slow.
'Cause for Prime collecting,
you got to move real fast.
Move real fast!
Because Patrick Henry will show up
before you can grab the last.
And that's Prime collecting!
To: King Prout
Haven't seen you on these threads for many an age...
Hope all is well.
Cheers!
To: grey_whiskers
all is... acceptable-to-well, thanks.
I trust all goes well with you and yours?
1,609
posted on
10/06/2006 12:12:39 AM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
To: Hoplite
rework it a skosh so you can set it to the "slinkie" jingle, and you might have an earworm
1,610
posted on
10/06/2006 12:14:00 AM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
To: King Prout
Fair-to-middlin', lad.
Thanks for asking.
But it is past my bedtime, so off to sleep I go...
G'night...
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
To: grey_whiskers
1,612
posted on
10/06/2006 12:20:57 AM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
To: King Prout
rework it a skosh so you can set it to the "slinkie" jingle, and you might have an earwormDamn. It's like writing "Cats" and being told to lose the animals and throw in a chandelier and an organ.
<sniff!>
Mealy mouthed weasel excuse for an apology placemarker.
1,614
posted on
10/06/2006 12:47:20 AM PDT
by
Thatcherite
(I'm PatHenry I'm the real PatHenry all the other PatHenrys are just imitators)
To: grey_whiskers
You do explain the ideal, but individual mileage may vary. Oh, I agree, the process isn't perfect, but it's far better than the alternatives!
The way the system is set up, the 'bull' tends to iron itself out over time - the only question is how much time....
1,615
posted on
10/06/2006 5:44:00 AM PDT
by
Quark2005
(Religion is the key to knowing the spiritual world; Science is the key to knowing the physical world)
Neutral, non-offensive, non-apologetic placemarker.
1,616
posted on
10/06/2006 6:50:50 AM PDT
by
PatrickHenry
(Unresponsive to trolls, lunatics, fanatics, retards, scolds, & incurable ignoramuses.)
To: PatrickHenry
1,617
posted on
10/06/2006 7:10:15 AM PDT
by
longshadow
(FReeper #405, entering his ninth year of ignoring nitwits, nutcases, and recycled newbies)
Placemarker Placemarker Placemarker
1,618
posted on
10/06/2006 7:22:35 AM PDT
by
ahayes
(My strength is as the strength of ten because my heart is pure.)
To: longshadow
Placemarker. Darwin Central directive: Switch to plan 7-b.
1,619
posted on
10/06/2006 8:36:34 AM PDT
by
PatrickHenry
(Unresponsive to trolls, lunatics, fanatics, retards, scolds, & incurable ignoramuses.)
To: Hoplite
Damn. It's like writing "Cats" and being told to lose the animals and throw in a chandelier and an organ.
well, you know, all those Gilbert and Sullivan ditties sound alike.
1,620
posted on
10/06/2006 8:39:27 AM PDT
by
King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)
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