[My2Cents]

If the majority in the community wish that evolution be taught and creationism not be taught, so be it.

*Creation* was not being taught in lieu of evolution; "intelligent design" was being talk along side evoultion as another explanation of origins.

But, in regard to your comment, aside from the debate about evolution vs. creation, you think that in a republic, truth should be determined by what the people want?

[so_real]

Well, I'd argue that "intelligent design" is the "politically correct" terminology for "creationism". There's too much effort in trying to be politically correct, so I call it creationism and am comfortable with that.

you think that in a republic, truth should be determined by what the people want?

Hmmm. A fair and honest question. Now you got me thinking (nice job!).

Using a non-religious parallel, you are asking me if I think it is okay (for example) for a math teacher to teach "1 + 1 = 3" if that's what the community wants. After a little pondering, I have to answer 'yes'. Let that community teach "1 + 1 = 3" if it so desires and let all the parents with common sense move elsewhere. Then, when the community with questionable math skills goes bankrupt because it could not manage money, let them look to the thriving non-mathematically-impaired communities for help. Then those who know that "1 + 1 = 2" can be effective in helping.

Sometimes a person has to hit rock bottom before realizing there must be a better way. In a republic, I think everyone has the right to hit rock bottom as well as to claw there ways back up and out. It's just a shame when modern political correctness allows a person heading down to drag everyone down with them.