[Vision2020] Ringo's Answer to Falen

[Tom Hansen]

Pat -

Here is a little something to add to your library.

http://www.nmsr.org/iconanti.htm

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho


>From: "Pat Kraut" <pkraut at moscow.com>
>To: "vision2020" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Ringo's Answer to Falen
>Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:04:20 -0800
>
>I just finished reading the book Icons of Evolution and found it an
>enlighting read on this subject. I recommend it as a good learning tool on
>Darwin.
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <nickgier at adelphia.net>
>To: <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 9:17 AM
>Subject: [Vision2020] Ringo's Answer to Falen
>
>
>Greetings:
>
>I posted my own query to Falen a couple of days ago, but now I'm not sure 
>if
>it got to everyone.  Here is Shirley's own letter on the topic of
>creationism and evolution.
>
>Nick Gier
>
>Righting negative spin
>LMT, Nov. 1, 2006
>
>The Lewiston Tribune gave Roger Falen space to answer criticism levied at
>him in a Jim Fisher editorial. Falen went much further than a mere response
>to that criticism [Turnabout, Oct. 29]. I am compelled to answer his 
>claims.
>
>The issue in the Tribune editorial relates to Falen's statement on a
>candidate survey that he supports teaching creationism in public schools.
>Falen tries to explain his answer by saying it is important for students to
>understand their fellow humans -- "an understanding of the diversity of
>philosophical beliefs."
>
>However, the item which he supports on the survey specifically states that
>schools should be "allowed to teach that man is a created being, not an
>evolved being." This goes much further than discussing philosophical
>beliefs. If philosophical beliefs were truly Falen's concern, one might 
>have
>expected him to support the item "teach the Bible as literature and history
>in public schools." However, he couldn't decide how to answer that one.
>
>Falen once again tries to appeal to your emotions by putting a negative 
>spin
>on some of my votes. He tries to make people believe I will try to take
>their guns, and generally looks for any button he can push to divert
>attention from my work to support you. (For the record, I support your 
>right
>to own firearms and hunt.)
>
>I carefully weigh the merits of every bill before I cast my vote, and I do
>not hesitate to voice my concerns. You should expect no less of me.
>
>Shirley Ringo
>
>Moscow
>
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