re: We're not in Kansas anymore

[znb35@TTACS.TTU.EDU]

...so once again science wishes to turn a blind eye to creationist
propaganda? I understand people not wanting the lsit clooged with the
usual creationist ve scientist arguments that we've all heard ad nauseum.
However, this is a verry different issue. If we as scientists continue to
ignore the transgressions of creationist fanatics into the realms of
policy, then we have no right to complain when we lose the ability to
teach evolution and are forced to use psuedo-scientific texts in the
classroom. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and we all know creationists
squeak with the best of them. Closing our eyes and concluding that reason
will win out in the end is a nice fantasy, but it's not the world we live
in. Ignore the problem, and it won't go away: next week/month the problem
may come to your state. I suggest we all start squeaking loud and clear;
otherwise don't start crying when your schoolboard administrator announces
you/your children will now be using "The Panda's Thumb" text to explore
"alternatives to evolution- after all, it's just a theory".
        Alan Coulson