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Originally Posted by linskyjack The beauty of this empty vessel who wants to teach creationism in the schools , believes that the Bible is the literal word of God, and feels that victims of rape and incest should be forced to carry the fetus to birth, is actually very appealing to reasonably well educated people like Bastiat. That's what is wrong with this country. |
Palin “Wants Creationism Taught in School”
The Charge: Palin opposes the teaching of evolution, and would mandate the teaching of creationism in the state’s public schools.
The Facts: Palin said during her 2006 gubernatorial campaign that she would not push the state Board of Education to add creation-based alternatives to the state’s required curriculum, or look for creationism advocates when she appointed board members. She has kept this pledge, according to the Associated Press.
Palin has spoken in favor of classroom discussions of creationism, in some cases. “I don’t think there should be a prohibition against debate if it comes up in class. It doesn’t have to be part of the curriculum,” Palin told the Anchorage Daily News in a 2006 interview.
(See: ‘Creation science’ enters the race; Palin is only candidate to suggest it should be discussed in schools. By Tom Kizzia, Anchorage Daily News, 27 October 2006)
Also on abortion her personal belief would have no bearing on law what Palin said if Roe vs Wade got overturned and she was governor.
If Roe v. Wade got overturned, let people decide what's next
Q: If Roe v. Wade were overturned and states could once again prohibit abortion, in your view, to what extent should abortion be prohibited in Alaska?
A: Under this hypothetical scenario, it would not be up to the governor to unilaterally ban anything. It would be up to the people of Alaska to discuss and decide how we would like our society to reflect our values.
Source: Anchorage Daily News: 2006 gubernatorial candidate profile Oct 22, 2006
http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Sara...n_Abortion.htm