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Originally Posted by Thunderbird
You missed the point.
Public schools are not funded by taxpayer's to teach religious views, they are funded to teach science so our kids can keep up, which is what she is supposed to do, keep up. She should know that the state and federal courts have ruled that creationism is not science. Its not a question of Is the country religious, or if she is religious? Its simply a question of being competent enough to lead.
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Briefly; The US Department of Education 2008 Budget was less than 60 Billion (of a near 3 trillion total budget) and mandated to spend about 13 Billion, the smallest budget for any department. Grants paid to the States are for other than curriculum, most concerned with mandates imposed by the Federal.
Most, if not all States or the school district itself choose the curriculum and by way of School/Property or some special tax, pay 98% of the per student cost in Public Schools. In your state you have the right to voice an opinion on these problems, but most states, short of US Law, are not obliged to teach or not teach anything.
If 80% of Alaskans feel she is doing a good job as Governor (highest rating of all 50), I should be the last person to judge their opinion. From those that do such things, the overwhelming opinion voiced is she is as qualified, if not more so than the Democratic Nominee. Ms. Clinton and a host of Democrats are indicating she is qualified, but her ideology on issues are flawed. Republican, especially the Conservatives have jumped on board what was perceived, a sinking ship.
Moon; I didn't hear 'god's will' in the speech or have I seen anything YET to indicate that, but my Mom, my Grandmother's and many people tend to blame or refuse to blame many things on their faith.
As for religion in government, I strongly oppose realizing however that the people/electorate are going to be influenced. Its then my opinion the system (separation) will work...
