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Video: Texas schoolboard votes on age of the universe

So they basically voted to say that the universe is NOT expanding, contrary to the scientific consensus.

Keep in mind the Texas Board Of Education recently voted (overwhelmingly) in favor of changing references to evolution in textbooks. It was injecting doubt with regard to evolution. They also voted to remove references to contraception and sexuality in textbooks back in 2004. Why should anyone not living in Texas care?

Apparently the second largest textbook manufacturer is based out of the state, so most textbooks conform to Texas standards. That means pseudo-science (fueled by religion) is coming to a classroom near you.

by Tom Hanc on 07/05/2009 06:39:06 PM EST

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Pockets of localized idiocy (3.67 / 2)
I don't get it. How can Texas display that kind of pigheadedness? Doesn't any of NASA's brain power rub off on the rest of the state?

by OneHitKill on 07/06/2009 10:33:04 AM EST

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Because again, they influence what ends up in textbooks more than any other state. Very scary.

by Tom Hanc on 07/06/2009 11:26:35 AM EST

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