09-11-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelliiii  He brings up an interesting point when he mentions Dinosaurs. If you don't understand the connection, then that's your problem. Maybe it isn't a concern of yours that someone would chose creationism over science, but it is a concern of his. You speak about what matters to you, he speaks about what matters to him. . . . . .
He is also an American, and by posting here, you are doing the same thing....expressing yourself and your opinion. | As far as the Dinosaur reference: Palin, Oct. 25, 2006:
Teach both. You know, don't be afraid of information. Healthy debate is so important and it's so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both. And you know, I say this too as the daughter of a science teacher. Growing up with being so privileged and blessed to be given a lot of information on, on both sides of the subject – creationism and evolution. It's been a healthy foundation for me. But don't be afraid of information and let kids debate both sides.
A couple of days later, Palin amended that statement in an interview with the Anchorage Daily News, saying:
Palin, Oct. 2006:
I don't think there should be a prohibition against debate if it comes up in class. It doesn't have to be part of the curriculum.
I think Damon can stop fretting about the dinosaurs. As you said earlier, she is an American and is entitled to express her personal opinion on the subject.
ETA source: FactCheck.org: Sliming Palin
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