I have to say that I am absolutely outraged and disgusted at the same time. Since when did we as a nation stoop so low to purposely teach lies to our children in the public schools?
I was flipping through one of the current science textbooks and I couldn't believe my eyes when I turned to page 300.
The textbook I am referring to is, “BIOLOGY” by Prentice Hall. I just can't believe that they are still trying to teach that fossils are proof of evolution. The only thing you can tell from a fossil is that it died. Now I don't mind them teaching evolution - but to lie?
On page 300 they are teaching that the whale used to have “hind limbs” and point to a little bone structure at the bottom of the whale's body.
The textbook says that it is proof of evolution! It says that this is proof that whales used to walk on land! That structure is well known to all scientists today that the structure this book is pointing to is a vital part of the whale's reproductive system. Not hind legs!
Why does this stuff get into textbooks?
I would like some help. I would like to start a motion to get all of the lies out of the public school textbooks. This is the next generation we are talking about here. The future of the world.
John Slionski
Auburn
The textbook I am referring to is, “BIOLOGY” by Prentice Hall. I just can't believe that they are still trying to teach that fossils are proof of evolution. The only thing you can tell from a fossil is that it died. Now I don't mind them teaching evolution - but to lie?
On page 300 they are teaching that the whale used to have “hind limbs” and point to a little bone structure at the bottom of the whale's body.
The textbook says that it is proof of evolution! It says that this is proof that whales used to walk on land! That structure is well known to all scientists today that the structure this book is pointing to is a vital part of the whale's reproductive system. Not hind legs!
Why does this stuff get into textbooks?
I would like some help. I would like to start a motion to get all of the lies out of the public school textbooks. This is the next generation we are talking about here. The future of the world.
John Slionski
Auburn
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Sensible wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:25 PM:
Religion: Faith-based explanation.
Guess which one can be proved? Its not the one that involves miracles. Although it has been proven that some species can have virgin births. "
karl again... wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:14 PM:
Isn't that what this idiot was saying?
Can't we call a penis bone a penis bone?!?!? "
news reader wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:11 PM:
budobrubbie wrote on Oct 14, 2008 4:53 PM:
Yes, they do. The theory of evolution is the only accepted scientific explanation of how new species can develop from previous species over time. Objective scientific evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. It is rooted in genetics, biology, anthropology and geology. Fundamentalists are welcome to teach and discuss creationism in ethics, religion or debate class but, until there is some scientific evidence for creationism, it has no place in science class. Public school teachers in New York State have every legal right to refuse your request. "
mdean wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:33 PM:
Mr. Slionski,
I chose to inform my child's teacher when they werte being taught evolution to NOT pose it as the only theory...and surprisingly enough there were many other parents that felt the same way...it's called respect! Teachers must teach the NYS curriculum, but they don't have to teach it as fact. "
cm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:38 AM:
I have yet to see any teenager taught with 'new math' know how to count simply money!
in science/biology I think all POSSIBILITIES should be in the books--let the person decide which he/she is to believe.
There is no proof positive we are from ape or whale! "
brew1234 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:35 AM:
AJ wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:35 AM:
Please John, give us a break! "