[Godzilla]

they segregate the "scientific principles" from the "value statements" in ALL future editions of the textbook.

Based upon the content of the current text book, I wouldn't give a plug nickel for their 'revisions' in their future editions as they are likely to be a corrupt as the current, just disguised better.

[Spiff]

Based upon the content of the current text book, I wouldn't give a plug nickel for their 'revisions' in their future editions as they are likely to be a corrupt as the current, just disguised better.

I wholeheartedly agree. However, from the standpoint of being able to argue that the "laws and principles" section is made up mostly of value statements and not scientific principles, it is an impenetrable argument. The teacher has no defense.