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pleco
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Posted - 09/07/2006 :  12:35:41  Show Profile  Visit pleco's Homepage Send pleco a Private Message
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Americans who question evolution are testing a new tactic in Ohio, arguing that schools should be required to discuss all controversial issues from creation to stem cell research and global warming.

In what critics on Wednesday called a new attempt to bring religion into the classroom, the Ohio State Board of Education will consider a proposal next week that would oblige schools to teach critical thinking in all subjects.


Emphasis mine. It appears the creationists are now attempting to re-define critical thinking to mean that you look at any and all "theories", no matter what kind of merit they have.

I still don't think FSM will be taught though.
by Filthy
The neo-con methane machine will soon be running at full fart.
Edited by - pleco on 09/07/2006 12:36:00

Kil
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Posted - 09/07/2006 :  13:33:09   [Permalink]  Show Profile  Visit Kil's Homepage  Send Kil an AOL message  Send Kil a Yahoo! Message Send Kil a Private Message
Fine, let them start a class called critical thinking and talk about those subjects. Make it a science class with an actuall science teacher...
Uncertainty may make you uncomfortable. Certainty makes you ridiculous.

Why not question something for a change?

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Original_Intent
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Posted - 09/07/2006 :  13:47:47   [Permalink]  Show Profile Send Original_Intent a Private Message
Critical thinking being taught in Ohio classrooms.... This I gotta see.........

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beskeptigal
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Posted - 09/09/2006 :  21:39:39   [Permalink]  Show Profile Send beskeptigal a Private Message
From the Karl Rove Playbook, take what they attack you with and use it against them, truth not necessary.

Tactic #2: Attack Your Opponent's Strengths
Tactic #3: Accuse Your Opponent of What He/She is Going to Accuse You Of

Found this great website looking for the playbook.
Media Literacy, Webster University

If it isn't on our resource list it would be a good addition.
Edited by - beskeptigal on 09/09/2006 21:44:13
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HalfMooner
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Posted - 09/10/2006 :  02:29:05   [Permalink]  Show Profile Send HalfMooner a Private Message
I think Kil has the right idea: Welcome classes teaching critical thinking, but make sure that's what's being taught, not religion. Bring in recognized national and international stars of critical thinking to suggest a curriculum. Thus co-opt the fundies' attempt at co-option.
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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