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Related: About this forumA Democratic Senator Has Filed a Resolution Honoring Darwin Day
February 15, 2017
by Hemant Mehta
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has once again introduced a resolution in the Senate recognizing Charles Darwins birthday. (Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced a similar resolution in the House last month.)
Senate Resolution 59 expresses support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as Darwin Day and recogniz[es] the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
The text reads as follows:
Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics;
Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United States;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and
Whereas February 12, 2017, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate
(1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and
(2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Blumenthal introduced identical legislation in 2015 and 2016.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/02/15/a-democratic-senator-has-filed-a-resolution-honoring-darwin-day/
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(17,235 posts)Bretton Garcia
(970 posts)Cornering them on either accepting, or refusing, evolution.
Or just passing it, as if it was inconsequential.
The House doesn't do much good though; since Republicans (and some Democrats) gerrymandered all the districts. Schwartzenegger just lampooned gerrymandering though; as politicians choosing voters, rather than voters choosing legislators.