Rhona Storms’ “Academic Freedom” bill has made it through committee, which means that this piece of crap is one step closer to becoming a law. The bill offers protection for students and teachers that offer alternative theories to evolution. This is in response to the recent decision that evolution would be taught in public schools. […]
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Dear Rhonda - science isn’t a popularity contest
March 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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Florida Legislature: Two out of three still sucks
March 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Yesterday in Tallahassee two controversial (and idiotic) pieces of legislation both died while a third one continues down the path to becoming a law.
Let’s start with the good news - Baggy Pants are not a crime (except against fashion). Gov. Christ has said that he would veto the bill if it even makes it to […]
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Rhonda Storms is such an idiot
March 4th, 2008 · No Comments
A few weeks ago Florida entered into the 20th Century by actually mandating the teaching of evolution in the classroom.
Evolution has been shown to be true over and over again. Look at drug resistant bacteria as exhibit A. But if you don’t believe in evolution because you think God made people, that fine. You can […]
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Instant Karma: Help reunite lost pets with their owners
March 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
Having a pet run away is a nightmare for any pet parent. Luckily, the advent of microchipping has made it much easier for lost pets to be reunited with their owners. Local animal shelters and animal services have been microchipping pets for years and offering the service to the public for around $25-$50 dollars. When […]
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Does the Florida Senate think women are stupid?
February 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment
State Senator Dan Webster is proposing legislation that would mandate women seeking an abortion to first view an ultrasound.
I’m not looking to start a debate about abortion. Both sides on the issue have made up their minds and it’ll take a lot more than some blog to change them. I just want to make that […]