Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
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23-01-2013, 09:27 AM
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Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
House Resolution 41
RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2013, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth's peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2013, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims. Science is not a subject, but a method. ![]() |
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23-01-2013, 09:35 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
Harrumph!
But now I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth. ~ Umberto Eco |
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23-01-2013, 09:46 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
It'll be as popular as Guy Fawkes Day - and celebrated similarly.
If you pray to anything, you're prey to anything. |
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23-01-2013, 09:59 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
Interesting. Very intervesting
The people closely associated with the namesake of female canines are suffering from a nondescript form of lunacy. "Anti-environmentalism is like standing in front of a forest and going 'quick kill them they're coming right for us!'" - Jake Farr-Wharton, The Imaginary Friend Show. |
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24-01-2013, 01:08 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
Not a snowball's chance in Ted Haggard's gay lover's pants.
The House is controlled by the GOP which in turn is dominated with holy rollers. |
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24-01-2013, 01:10 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
Now, now, Brian. We all know that good ole Ted has evolved past his tendencies.
But now I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth. ~ Umberto Eco |
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24-01-2013, 01:50 AM
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RE: Does H.R. 41 have a chance?
I am guessing that the 'contentious' global warming bit and the creation bit is in there so after long and public debate they can be dropped so the antis can claim a victory even if the Resolution goes through.
Given that most changes are approved based on financial ROI (rather than non-tangible ROI) the supporters should attempt to put a monetary value (i.e. loss of business) to "compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems". I am against it... "worthy symbol on which to celebrate"... that's deification! |
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