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Science association applauds ID ruling

The executive publisher of the journal Science Tuesday applauded a
federal judge's decision concerning teaching of "intelligent design."

Alan Leshner, chief executive officer of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science, commented on the ruling from Harrisburg
(Pa.) U.S. District Judge John Jones III that found the teaching of
intelligent design in high school biology class in a Dover (Pa.)
school district unconstitutional.

The theory claims biological life is too complex to have developed
without intelligent direction.

"We are heartened by Judge Jones' decision, which recognizes that
intelligent design was injected into Dover's 9th grade biology classes
for religious reasons rather than scientific reasons. And on behalf of
the entire U.S. scientific community, we are grateful for the courage
of science teachers and parents in Dover, who worked so hard and took
such risks to preserve the integrity of science education in our
public schools, said Leshner.

He also said the AAAS hopes the decision will discourage efforts to
introduce intelligent design into science classes in other
communities.

"We should stick to teaching science in science classes -- that's best
for our students, and best for the long-term scientific and economic
strength of our nation," Leshner said

Copyright 2005 by United Press International




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Looks like rationality wins out, for now.

Hmm, that's funny, Rich. "Looks like rationality wins out, for now",
you say, quoting a statement from the AAAS in praise of the judge's
decision in the Dover case.

But what do you make of this AAAS news release, "Climate experts urge
immediate action to offset impact of global warming"?
(http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/20...6climate.shtml)

Are the scientists being "rational" in denouncing "intelligent design",
but not when they state that, "Governments and consumers in the United
States and worldwide should take immediate steps to reduce the threat
of global warming and to prepare for a future in which coastal
flooding, reduced crop yields and elevated rates of climate-related
illness are all but certain"?

And what did your buddy Rush, that eminent expert on scientific
matters, have to say about the Dover decision?

wrote:
Looks like rationality wins out, for now.


Hmm, that's funny, Rich. "Looks like rationality wins out, for now",
you say, quoting a statement from the AAAS in praise of the judge's
decision in the Dover case.

But what do you make of this AAAS news release, "Climate experts urge
immediate action to offset impact of global warming"?
(http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/20...6climate.shtml)


No point in carping at Rich: He just quotes things, and seems to have no
real opinions of his own :-)

"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
...
wrote:
Looks like rationality wins out, for now.


Hmm, that's funny, Rich. "Looks like rationality wins out, for now",
you say, quoting a statement from the AAAS in praise of the judge's
decision in the Dover case.

But what do you make of this AAAS news release, "Climate experts urge
immediate action to offset impact of global warming"?
(http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/20...6climate.shtml)


No point in carping at Rich: He just quotes things, and seems to have no
real opinions of his own :-)

Unless the subject is Canon cameras.

Greg

On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 18:15:01 -0800, "G.T."
wrote:


"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
.. .
wrote:
Looks like rationality wins out, for now.


Hmm, that's funny, Rich. "Looks like rationality wins out, for now",
you say, quoting a statement from the AAAS in praise of the judge's
decision in the Dover case.

But what do you make of this AAAS news release, "Climate experts urge
immediate action to offset impact of global warming"?
(http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/20...6climate.shtml)


No point in carping at Rich: He just quotes things, and seems to have no
real opinions of his own :-)

Unless the subject is Canon cameras.

Greg


Canon "cameras" are terrific!

On 20 Dec 2005 17:35:24 -0800, wrote:

Looks like rationality wins out, for now.

Hmm, that's funny, Rich. "Looks like rationality wins out, for now",
you say, quoting a statement from the AAAS in praise of the judge's
decision in the Dover case.

But what do you make of this AAAS news release, "Climate experts urge
immediate action to offset impact of global warming"?
(http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/20...6climate.shtml)

Well, even scientists have to make a living, and the global warming
scam is providing a living for MANY of them.
-Rich

Rich wrote:

No point in carping at Rich: He just quotes things, and seems to have no
real opinions of his own :-)

Unless the subject is Canon cameras.

Greg



Canon "cameras" are terrific!

Well, on that I agree, Rich: My 20D is fantastic!