School leader resigns over science memo
The head of the Texas Education Agency's science curriculum alleges she was forced to resign because of a memo about a talk on intelligent design.
Chris Comer told The Austin American-Statesman she resigned after being accused of creating the appearance of bias against teaching intelligent design. Do ents obtained by the newspaper show that agency officials recommended firing Comer for repeated acts of misconduct and insubordination.
The newspaper said Comer was placed on administrative leave after she forwarded an e-mail last month announcing a presentation being given by Barbara Forrest, author of a book that says creationist politics are behind the movement to get intelligent design theory taught in public schools.
A memo from agency officials said Comer's e-mail implies the agency "endorses the speaker's position on a subject on which the agency must remain neutral."
The State Board of Education is set to begin reviewing the science portion of the statewide curriculum that will be used to determine what should be taught in Texas classrooms and what textbooks are bought.
Copyright 2007 by United Press International
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TEA "must remain neutral" on the subject of science vs anti-scientific religious fiction? GMAFB
About 600 Christian demonstrators piled out of churches, chanting: "By soul, by blood, I will fight for Intelligent Design." Some of the protesters demanded the teacher's execution, according to The Sousaphonated Press.
The agency reports that some chanted: "No tolerance: Execution," and "Kill her, kill her by firing squad."
Those bas s!!!!
Oh no they di'int
It was over 10,000 christians and the death toll is well over 5,000!!
So just graduate and go to a college where you can think for yourself.
State promotion of religion always produces a more vibrant community of faith.
Just look at all the piety in Europe, where the churches get subsidies.
Infidels such as you should learn the value of blue text. All praise to HTML!
Just for that, I'm going to slam a sword repeatedly against my son's forehead until he is bleeding profusely.
Shiite Muslim Mohammed Jomahaa cuts the head of his son with a sword during the annual ritual to mark Ashoura Day in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh, Tuesday March 2, 2004.
Shiite. Are those the ones we like?
We like:
The one we like in a particular country depends on which group controls more of the chickpea crop.
You know what would cure the Middle East?
AIDS. Those idiots love blood. Infect it. Problem solved in 15 years. Just ask Africa.
I love Africa.
What is it with all the gay sarcasm. Is that a right-wing thing or what?
No. the right wing thinks gays are going to ..
You have a link for your statement?
I'll make you a deal.. I will always post supporting material to back my posts up if you do? from herer on out you and I will support our posts. How's that? The reason I propose this is because you throw around blanket statemetns about 'dimmocraps' all the time so I do the same thing? If you can do it I can get away with it as well. right?
Or we can make the deal? yes or no.
No, why should I do your work for you. You want to
prove me wrong be my guest. Just thought I would make
you think for a change. Most of the time you make those
dumb statements and never contribute. Besides, most
of the time I do post a link or the article.
excuse me mr ditto head but your kind should be the last one's telling people to think for themselves..
Your age is showing.excuse me mr ditto head but your kind should be the last one's telling people to think for themselves..
no i'm just thinking..
hmmm.... im impressed, i didnt know there were elected officials in texas that could talk in proper sentences, let alone articulate a position against the republican party's holiest of holies.... appeasing fundies
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