Well.. Helix the II locked the Evolution, Fact or Theory post. So I am continuing it on my own post.
Quote from Helix the II: My concern isn't circled around intent and you do agree, Daiwa, that it is unlawful (no matter how much sense it makes to you) for the judge to declare the sticker unconstitutional, since nowhere is religion endorsed, enspoused, or forced upon anyone. It isn't suggested you read the bible, attend sunday school, or pray to God. It does not say abandon your science, it says question it. That's all the sticker says. It is purely that simple, no matter who wanted that sticker placed there or why. Your problem is not the sticker, but the people.
Now, the problem with this argument is that the entire problem with the sticker is the intent. It was put on the books to promote religion, and therefore it is obviously endorsing religion. Therefore, it is unconstitutional. If the sticker said, "The things included in this textbook are the generally accepted scientific theories. As is expected in science, some things have not been conclusively proven and may eventually be found to be incorrect. While the things contained in this book are generally considered to be the best theories and explanations available, and will be the only theories and explanations taught, the reader will be permitted to come to their conclusions. The reader is encouraged to continue their academic road into the future keeping abreast of the latest changes in the scientific theories contained in this book.", then this would be acceptable because the reasoning behind it is to educate the reader to the fact that the things in the book are only theories, and it promotes staying abreast of the latest accepted theories. The sticker actually placed on the book undermined the education of the students. Students have a constitutionally protected right to receive a proper education in public schools, and such things as these stickers prevent that from happening. Religious fanatics can not be given the ability to undermine society simply by declaring that their actions are "just warnings". My problem, Helix, is both with the sticker, and with people such as you that irrationally support such nonsense. So in that sense, I guess you are right. I do have a problem with the people.
