Yabba Dabba Doo Update

Although I don't know of any studies that will back me up, I have become convinced that one of the principle reasons such a high percentage of Americans believe in intelligent design is because of home schooling. Parents who insist on "educating" their children themselves are usually religious nutjobs (again, that's my assertion).

So what? Well, educated in such an environment, kids don't learn science. They learn fairy tales about people riding dinosaurs 6,000 years ago. Of course, this completely ignores everything we know about evolution, the fossil record, continental drift, and the fact that The Flintstones was a fictitious cartoon show and NOT some sort of animated documentary about the early history of mankind. It's such mentalities that go around thinking that diseases are caused by evil spirits, and that the power of prayer will stop a volcano from erupting. It's also the type of thinking that accused early astronomers of heresy when they dared suggest that it was the Earth that revolved around the sun.

That is why a recent decision by a California court that challenges home schooling is such wonderful news. Unfortunately, Governor Schwarzenegger has called the ruling "outrageous" and vowed to fight for legislation to further legitimize home schooling.

Apparently The Governator is opposed to kids receiving a proper education from qualified teachers. Heaven forbid that such children might grow up to effectively compete in a 21st century global economy.