Tennessee's New Academic Freedom Law Protects Teachers and Defends Science

Episode 560 April 18, 2012 00:11:27
Tennessee's New Academic Freedom Law Protects Teachers and Defends Science
Intelligent Design the Future
Tennessee's New Academic Freedom Law Protects Teachers and Defends Science

Apr 18 2012 | 00:11:27

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Show Notes

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about the recent passing of an academic freedom law in Tennessee that allows teachers to discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of controversial scientific theories. Although the bill had overwhelming bipartisan support, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam opted to let it pass into law without his signature, issuing a statement that mirrored the rhetoric of the Darwin Lobby. Such critics claim that the bill is unnecessary, but as Luskin points out, there have been several incidences over the last few years that have illustrated the need to support critical thinking in the classroom.

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