http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/08/mccains-vp-want.htmlRepublican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin wants creationism taught in science classes.
In a 2006 gubernatorial debate, the soon-to-be governor of Alaska trotted out the usual creationist education canard: "Teach both. You know, don't be afraid of education. Healthy debate is so important, and it's so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both."
Teaching evolution and creationism in a scientifically balanced way is simply impossible. Evolution is accepted by scientists as driving the development of life on Earth. Creationism, which puts a (Christian) God in the engine room of life, is unsupported by science. Its arguments have been roundly dismissed by scientists -- many of whom, it should be noted, believe in God. They're just sensible enough to understand where science ends and religion begins.
American courts have also been very clear on this: the 2005 Kitzmiller v. Dover case was merely the latest in a historical line of legal judgments that so-called creation science is thinly-disguised religious dogma, and should not be taught in public schools.
By picking a woman as his running mate, Presidential candidate John McCain is clearly trying to position himself as a candidate of change. But Palin doesn't represent change. She represents a discredited past.
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