Conservatives Call for New Text Containining Adam and Eve, Darth Vader, and Spaghetti Monsters

So I read a recent post from the blog "In the Pink" titled "Evolutionary Road" It was on a topic that highly interests me, which is the topic of evolutionism and/or creationism taught in Texas schools. You see, the State Board of Education rejected a motion from conservatives to restore the requirement that "strengths and weaknesses" of Darwin's theory of evolution be taught in schools. The author does a good job of letting us know what side she's on through humorous statements, but overall, the post was too short to really delve into the subject. This is a very hot topic here in Texas, and the post didn't tell enough about what the new requirement says, and if it really changes anything. It didn't go into the fact that if we teach all sides, we have to cover what EVERY religion believes, not just Christian belief. It would be a Pandora's Box that even the conservatives wouldn't want to open, even if some of them don't realize it. No matter if you say "strengths and weaknesses" or "examining from all sides" it all means the same thing and is intended to do the same thing - pollute the theory of evolution. I'm just glad that for now at least we seem to be making headway (albeit slowly) in the right direction. Eventually we'll catch up to the rest of modern society. Maybe.

Making Sure You're Being Kicked When You're Down...

Here is a great op ed article from the Statesman. It is very well written with the arguments against the new proposed ultrasound bill being grounded in fact. Although it is very much against the bill and most decidedly negative, it seems the author is trying to show points of factual mis-interpretation, such as the Texas law that forces doctors to inform patients that having an abortion increase the chance for breast cancer in the future. This is a ridiculous claim, since not only has it never been substantiated in research, two of the largest cancer research organizations have both blatantly stated the complete opposite - that there is absolutely NO proven link. I think the article is written with distinct bias, but I think the author is spot on with their opinions and their defense of their position. I love the state I was born and raised in, and living outside of Texas for 6 1/2 years before moving back last August reinforced my feelings. As I discover legislation on the table such as this, though, it reminds me that stereotypes are founded in truths, and that we still have a way to go. I am just happy to be a first-hand witness to the maturation process of my state. A "changing of the guard" will happen soon, I am certain. Whether it's minority/majority flip-flopping, or the end of a narrow minded generation, I am not sure. I'm just sure it will!