Rumblings in Kentucky

The Kentucky Board of Education is still debating about who to appoint as their head. According to a story in the Lexington Herald Leader, when one, Dennis Cheek was accused on a blog of having creationists leanings, he responded forcefully:

Cheek told reporters outside the meeting that he had sent a reply to the blog. He said he believes evolution, not creationism, should be taught in science classes. He said he also supports the 2005 federal court ruling that struck down the teaching of "intelligent design" in science classes in Pennsylvania's Dover Area School District.

"What should be taught in school is exactly what the judge in the Dover case said. He was quite clear ... and I concur 100 percent with the decision that was made," Cheek said.

Cheek said that while people of various religious beliefs can differ on evolution, "when it comes to what is taught in the science curriculum, evolution can be demonstrated and seen in many different dimensions of science."

This seems to mirror the views of the other three finalists as well. A far cry from Texas.

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