My first blog post should probably be some sort of introduction to why I decided to start writing my opinions down on paper. However, I really just want to get to the point. Basically, we can chalk it up to sheer aggravation. So here I go...
Yesterday, on my way home from work, listening to local news on the radio, the reporter played a clip of a quote from Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) regarding his opinion of creationism vs. evolution. Turns out, at a recent town hall meeting, Gov. Christie was asked whether he believed that creationism should be taught in public schools. His answer was: “Evolution is required teaching, if there’s a certain school district that also wants to teach creationism, that’s not something we should decide in Trenton.” He then went on to say that local school boards “should be making those decisions about what curriculum is being taught in your schools.” To follow this up, when he was then asked if he believed in creationism or evolution, his response was: “That’s none of your business. . .”
The press and specifically Fox News make a big deal about Chris Christie the plain talker, the guy who speaks his mind without regard for politics or ramifications. They rant about how he is a refreshing change and how he is real and not like other politicians. My problem with this is: Who the hell cares what he thinks? He’s an idiot! He doesn’t know that the local school boards cannot decide to teach creationism as part of the curriculum of a public school because that would violate the Constitution? Really? And he’s a Governor? And the GOP keeps talking about having him run for President? Not for nothing, but I prefer my leaders to have a clue about the document upon which our nation was founded.
Moreover, it is exactly the business of the citizens of New Jersey (and the U.S., if he plans on representing the rest of the country) as to whether he believes in a theory that the world’s scientific community has accepted as fact (“theory” being a wishy-washy term for that which is scientifically universally accepted) or a story told by faith (i.e., the belief in something which cannot be proven) which is utterly disproven by fact (e.g., dinosaurs did not live on this earth with human beings 3000 years ago.) If, by chance, Gov. Christie believes in creationism and does not believe in evolution, it is our business. We should know if the party the GOP plans to one day push into the presidential sphere is a religious zealot with no regard for science. I, for one, do not wish to see our country move backwards to the dark ages. What about you, Gov. Christie? Or do you want to go back there so you can see the dinosaurs in person?
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