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Thread #86156 Message #1601750
Posted By: The Fooles Troupe
10-Nov-05 - 06:09 PM
Thread Name: BS: KansASS - idiots on the board of Ed
Subject: RE: BS: KansASS - idiots on the board of Ed
An elegant solution to the problem.
If 'real universities' decide to exclude students from places where the definition of 'science' has been changed thus, this will be useful and interesting, and fully justifiable.
It is reasonable to say this, because you already have to satisfy the Uni that you have covered the proper relevant prerequisite material to gain admittance anyway. It you are from an 'Arts' background without any previous 'Science' study, you may be forced to do certain subjects which you can gain exemption from if you can demonstrate previous accredited study in that area. Just remove the accreditation for Science study from all Kansas (and all other) educational institutions affected by such rules.
Alternatively, students from such places can be forced to do a compulsory year long subject that will educate them in the proper definition and role of Science, as accepted by Universities and other legitimate Scientists. This would doubtless include lengthy essays covering a demonstrable knowledge of the philosophy and history of Science, etc. If the students still wish to privately have different beliefs, that's ok, but they won't be able to gain entry to relevant courses until they can 'talk the talk and walk the walk'.
The fallout from this will isolate the idiots involved in making such 'changes' - those wishing election to school boards will then have to make public assurances that they will do all they can to not disadvantage their students, won't they?