OK, my first diary. Someone may cover this soon, but I am just so sick of these "intelligent design" idiots.
Once again a couple of people that do not understand biology, chemistry, history, etc, are trying to get equal time for creationism or to just not teach evolution in science class.
I am going to print and mail them a copy of the "Open Letter To Kansas School Board", regarding His noodly appendage and demanding equal billing.
Anyone gone up against the school board before? Suggestions would be appreciated in the comments.
The Maine Department of Education disagrees with an Athens school board director who wants School Administrative District 59 to drop evolution from its high school science curricula.
Director Matthew Linkletter argues that evolution is an unprovable theory and shouldn't be taught as fact. He's urged the SAD 59 Board of Directors to consider his view during its May 19 meeting in Madison, with a goal of removing evolution from science classrooms.
But David Connerty-Marin, a spokesperson for the Department of Education, says evolution must be taught because, in the state's view, it's a proven science.
"For our students to be prepared for college work and life in the 21st century, it's necessary," said Connerty-Marin.
Just in case you wish to send a polite message of disbelief and/or reminder that this is the 21st century, here is the list of the School Administrators:
Maine SAD 59
55 Weston Ave., Madison, ME 04950
PH(207)696-3323 FAX(207)696-5631
Norman Luce (Chairman)
P.O. Box 22, Anson, ME 04911
Benjamin Blackwell
595 Preble Ave., Madison ME 04950
Ethelle Christopher
11 John Street, Madison, ME 04950
Julie Elias
204 Main Street, Madison, ME 04950
Troy Emery (Vice Chairman)
80 River Rd., Madison, ME 04950
Jennifer Hebert
PO Box 582, Starks, ME 04911
Arleen King-Lovelace
RR 1 Box 4280, Athens, ME 04912
Stephanie LeBlanc
249 Preble Ave. Madison, ME 04950
Alan Linkletter
P.O. Box 315, Athens, ME 04912
Matthew Linkletter
P.O. Box 254, Athens, ME 04912
Glenn Steuber
19 Preble Ave., Madison, ME 04950
Also, please feel free to Digg this so more people can send a message.
Anyone that is on the forums at Panda's Thumb or Pharyngula, it would be great if you could spread this around.