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Congratulations Florida!!!!!!!!

Posted by abstractionreaction on February 25, 2008

Educators in Florida have finally approved “scientific theories” as part of the state’s curriculum. Now kids all across the great sunshine state will be learning about atoms, cells and evolution (gasp!). The motion passed by 4-3, indicating that over 40% of education department officials still think that their kids (or grandkids) should not be learning these “scientific theories.” A quick scan of the proposals reveals nothing about stem cells, but I don’t expect miracles. To see this hot mess in its entirety, visit this page. To find out more about a warm, sunny Florida vacation, visit this page.

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Didn’t Florida have an issue with “chads” in the 2001 Presidential Election? Hmm…

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