# 62 David Ross
Gov. Palin said that discussion of alternative views should be allowed to arise in classrooms. The quote from Gov. Palin that I’m thinking of is…
“I don’t think there should be a prohibition against debate if it comes up in class. It doesn’t have to be part of the curriculum.”
She maintained that she would not push any school to add creationism into the curriculum. This was a widely covered interview, with some making it seem one way and others making it seem another. I filtered what I read from several sources and have decided that she’s sincere in not wanting to teach creationism, but allowing it to be debated as an alternative theory in class, just as she said.
As for telling me to shut the F up because I’m not helping, thanks but I stand by my freedom of speech. I don’t mind being told I’m wrong. I do mind being told I’m stupid. Point to where I can read and learn a new viewpoint instead of trying to create an illusion that you’re smarter because you can make others seem less intelligent.
In short, sir, why attack me when you could simply discuss and exchange ideas? Who is it, exactly, that you are helping in that way?
