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To: Virginia-American
Up until a few minutes ago, I was going to say thanks for a civil discussion of an admittedly inflamatory idea (fraud and high crime trials in addition to establishment clause ones).

The idea of criminalizing speech one disagrees with is fascist. Sorry to have to tell you that but there it is.

I really don't see how upholding standards in science or any other subject is either leftwing or fascist. IMO it's 100% conservative.

What you just stated is a valid opinion that deserves airing. When you seek to jail the opposition for exercising the same right you have crossed a very serious line. When you cross that line you can count on me calling it what it is, fascism.

I don't think conservatives should be arguing for something that amounts to affirmative action. Especially when ID and creationism can be discussed in philophy/methodology of science, comparative religion, rhetoric, etc classes. As I've said repeatedly, it's the misrepresentation of evolution in biology class that's the problem.

Again, a valid opinion. Not on point at all in the CObb County sticker case since your assertions don't apply at all, but a valid opinion. If, however, I disagree with you, should I advocate jailing you?

176 posted on 12/15/2005 9:54:32 AM PST by jwalsh07
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To: jwalsh07
The idea of criminalizing speech one disagrees with is fascist. Sorry to have to tell you that but there it is.

I'm not advocating that. School boards do not have free speech rights - individuals do. School boards are official government bodies. They have the power to set the curriculum.

I'm saying that taking actions that misrepresent the status of evolution in the science of biology, or by otherwise trying to force teachers to lie to children, is an abuse of the board's power. Impeachment and prosecution on fraud (or other) charges seem entirely appropriate to me.

Me: I really don't see how upholding standards in science or any other subject is either leftwing or fascist. IMO it's 100% conservative.

You: What you just stated is a valid opinion that deserves airing. When you seek to jail the opposition for exercising the same right you have crossed a very serious line.

I don't have the right or power to put misleading stickers in books children are forced to read.

186 posted on 12/16/2005 7:07:27 PM PST by Virginia-American
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