New York Times article

The New York Times had an article out this Sunday in regards to our haggling over evolution here in Utah.

Here are a few quotes of worth:

Advocacy groups who follow the battle over the teaching of evolution nationally say that what happens here could be important beyond state borders.

''It's being watched very closely because of the very conservative nature of the state,'' said the Rev. Barry Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, based in Washington. ''If the legislation is rejected in Utah, it would be a very strong signal that the issue should be avoided elsewhere.''

And if we pass it, we will be the laughingstock of the nation.

Further down the article,

… one important supporter of the bill, state Rep. Margaret Dayton, a Republican and chairwoman of the House Education Committee, said her convictions had been underlined in recent days. ''A number of scientists have been in touch with me, and I can verify that not all scientists agree,'' Dayton said.

I wonder what “scientists” she has been talking to. But what does it matter now, the House Education Committee is determining things as I write this. They are discussing SB96 this morning.