Stupid Design (or Theory of De-evolution)

There’s been much brouhaha in the past several months over Evolution (Darwinism) vs. Intelligent Design (Creationism.) According to one national survey published by the Chicago Sun Times, 62% of Americans believe that both sides should be taught in schools. To me, this seems like pretty small thinking. I mean, here’s a chance to challenge so much more of the narrow-minded dogma that populates the nation’s school curricula!

To that end, I propose this partial list of subjects and material that should – that MUST – be added to the curriculum in order that ALL SIDES be considered and properly taught.

First and foremost, we should of course be teaching The Bible – every word – because lots and lots of people believe in that, and it’s an exciting read, with characters you can relate to.

Then there’s The Koran – there’s a mess of people believe in that one too, though not that many Americans. But hey, can billions of people around the world be wrong? And like the Bible, it’s pretty long, so right there we’re gonna need to extend the school-day, probably by about half.

Back to the Origins of Species thing, some people do believe that back in the day Martians populated our planet, so that theory should obviously be taught as well.

Next – and I know this might be a little controversial – we should seriously be looking at the Power of Magnetism, which has a pretty good following in the Southwest and is catching on across the country. Maybe we put that one up to a vote.

Other theories that should be on the agenda, in order to do justice to all sides and not bias our young people’s views of science and history include:

The earth is (still) flat
The moon’s made of cheese (and NASA moonwalks were staged in New Mexico)
The Holocaust was a hoax
Kennedy was assassinated by angry leprechauns
Santa does NOT have a list of who’s naughty and nice

Please contact your legislators and move to get these onto the national agenda. The time is now!