Posted on 01/24/2003 4:58:50 AM PST by Bigun
The Republican Party of Texas Platform has been MUCH in the news of late because it is a CONSERVATIVE document and, as such, VERY controversial. I thought it would be an instructive exercise, for those of us who wish to do so here, to go through it plank by plank and see where we stand on these issues. Pursuant to that, I will post ONE plank of the Platform, every few days and anyone who wishes to can state their views as to that particular part of the platform.
Today, under the heading Strengthening Families and Promoting a Freer Society sub-heading Educating our Children we find the following plank :
Scientific Theories - The Party believes that scientific topics, such as the question of universe and life origins and environmental theories, should not be constrained to one opinion or viewpoint. We support the teaching equally of scientific strengths and weaknesses of all scientific theories - as Texas now requires (but has yet to enforce) in public school science course standards. We urge revising all environmental education standards to require this also. We support individual teachers' right to teach creation science in Texas public schools.
(Excerpt) Read more at browncountytexasrepublicanparty.com ...
10 points brings my running score to this point to 996 of a possible 1100.
It's certainly appropriate to explain that alternate theories exist, and even direct the students to resource materials that they can study.
But you can't teach creation science without crossing the line.
923/1100.
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