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Palin: Pro-Intelligent Design, or Just Anti-Thought?

Explore Sarah Palin's controversial VP choice and her views on teaching creationism in public schools. Click to learn more!

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So, yeah, Sarah Palin was named as McCain's VP choice last Friday, in the slim chance that you hadn't heard. The pro-hunting, anti-choice, pro-drilling, experience-lacking Alaskan governor already has the media—and much of the country—talking in circles about whether her nomination is a boon for women, conservative voters, the GOP, etc.—or a disaster. But while her "talk tough" ways may sound progressive, and her willingness to penetrate the "good 'ol boys network" may signal a positive direction for the GOP, her views on teaching creationism are anything but encouraging. The daughter of a public school science teacher (sweet irony), Palin had this to say during the Alaskan governor's race when asked about teaching creationism in public schools (via Tapped):

“Teach both. You know, don’t be afraid of information. Healthy debate is so important and it’s so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both. Growing up with ...

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