Dear Log,
«But some said the public document, distributed Sept. 23, provides a window into the priorities of some [Charles County school] board members.One entry calls for inviting Gideons International to distribute Bibles to students. Another reads: "Science: Do not use books biased towards evolution (10th grade biology)." It recommends that texts and videos espousing the theory of creationism be provided to students. The list includes recommendations that sex education classes teach abstinence only and "a pro-life approach throughout the school system." Another suggests deleting from reading lists any books that offer a "neutral or positive view of immorality or foul language."»
--Religion Colors Goals for Schools: Giving Out Bibles Among Suggestions
Yes yes, we need to give equal time to evolution and to the theory that the Universe was created twenty years ago by Wonder Woman.
And therein, a microcosm of thought in the US. Dualism on the one hand and dualism on the other.
Re:What's it like in Alaska?
TorgoX on 2004-10-04T00:20:40
It sounds facile and silly for me to say it this way, but I swear it's true: I can think of no better description of Southeast Alaska other than that it's just like Twin Peaks. That's what it's like.Re:What's it like in Alaska?
hfb on 2004-10-04T04:01:24
The whole Northwest is just like Twin Peaks which is why I loved that show after having lived there even briefly. I think David Lynch crafted that show not as a parody but as a cultural study.Re:What's it like in Alaska?
brev on 2004-10-04T12:34:13
I got the same impression -- I was at a conference in a small BC town in 1990, when Twin Peaks was still on.
And they also served DONUTS at this conference! Spooky.Re:What's it like in Alaska?
jplindstrom on 2004-10-04T13:29:33
And the coffee?Re:What's it like in Alaska?
hfb on 2004-10-04T14:55:52
And the mighty fine pie?:)
Re:Was it just me...
TorgoX on 2004-10-04T19:58:47
BLASF33M0R! It is spelled LYNDA CARTER!Digression: I always thought her high cheekbones made her look part Cherokee or Lakota. And now I look here and see that she's part Mexican, which in turn usually equals part Native-American-from-South-Of-The-Border.
