[Peace-discuss] Off topic, but amusing?

[Morton K. Brussel]

FYA, A for amusement, or chAgrin.--mkb

WHAT'S NEW   Robert L. Park   Friday, 5 Aug 05   Washington, DC

science n. the intellectual and practical activity encompassing
      the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the
      physical and natural world through observation and
      experiment. (Oxford English Dictionary, eleventh edition)

1. THE PRESIDENT: MAYBE THE WHITE HOUSE COULD USE A DICTIONARY.
Conservative Christian supporters are gloating.  On Tuesday, in
an interview with Texas reporters, the President of the United
States came down on the side of equal time for intelligent
design.  Referring back to his time as Governor of Texas, Mr.
Bush said, "I felt like both sides ought to be properly taught."
Which two sides are those Mr. President?  I don't think we can
teach the Genesis story in science class, even after you pack the
Court.  Surely you're not talking about the "intelligent design"
thing?  Can someone tell us who or what is doing the designing?
I think that will tell us whether it's science or religion.

3. THE SCIENCE ADVISOR: THE PRESIDENT HAS A SCIENCE ADVISOR?
Asked by the New York Times to comment, John Marburger responded,
"Evolution is the cornerstone of modern biology .... intelligent
design is not a scientific concept."  Good response.  It would be
nice if the President's science advisor advised the President.