Backward, ignorant Texans...

[Ricter]

Quote from Gabfly1:

Like it or not, there is always some oversight body that dictates school textbook content. And so, the only question is, who should do it? Would you like your children's education to be entrusted to fringe crazies?

But are they fringe, in Texas I mean?

 

[bigarrow]

Quote from nutmeg:

Thanks for setting me straight. I haven't been to Texas in a while, I do have a 1/2 acre ranch (yuk yuk) in Horizon city.

I have to defend Texas.

I've been here for a long time, it didn't used to be this way. This has always been a very baptist place but the people used to be less vocal and seemed less radical about those who disagreed with them, except for the racism, now that was out in the open here 30 years ago, now it is still here but not spoken as much out loud. But I'm stuck here with all my family and friends here and my business. I like it here but you can't get into a discussion about religion, politics, or anything that is even remotely related to those topics and these days EVERYTHING is related to religion and politics in Texas. And heaven forbid if they find out you don't believe in Jesus. They would accept it better if I said I was a Muslim, they understand belief.

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Mom0/pH0x:

no actually anyone can publish any book they like (at least for now). and different schools use different textbooks from state to state, county to county, and even from school to school...

i'd like to be able to be able to chose my own children's educational content, by selecting where my own children go to school... i can make my own selection as to what my children's education will consist of, so can you, and so can everyone else!... crazy idea huh??? :eek:

i know, it's that whole "freedom" thing again... the "f-word" for marxists,statists, and pseudo-liberals ...

So you don't place much emphasis on minimum uniform standards, to help ensure that hicks don't sabotage pockets of society, especially as it relates to qualifying for entry into institutions of higher learning.

As an aside, how does someone who defends the crazies in Texas come to decide that Canada is the place for him to live?

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Ricter:

But are they fringe, in Texas I mean?

Good question. I hope so.

 

[AAAintheBeltway]

Quote from bigarrow:

I've been here for a long time, it didn't used to be this way. This has always been a very baptist place but the people used to be less vocal and seemed less radical about those who disagreed with them, except for the racism, now that was out in the open here 30 years ago, now it is still here but not spoken as much out loud. But I'm stuck here with all my family and friends here and my business. I like it here but you can't get into a discussion about religion, politics, or anything that is even remotely related to those topics and these days EVERYTHING is related to religion and politics in Texas. And heaven forbid if they find out you don't believe in Jesus. They would accept it better if I said I was a Muslim, they understand belief.

So basically it is just like living in Manhattan or Washington, DC only reversed?

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Mom0/pH0x:

...oh, and don't worry... i defend you canadian crazies too

No doubt, that's why you moved here.

 

[bigarrow]

Quote from AAAintheBeltway:

So basically it is just like living in Manhattan or Washington, DC only reversed?

If they are open minded, intelligent and pragmatic in Manhattan and Washington then yes it is the same only reversed.
EDIT: Oh and not racist either is a request to be the same but reversed.

 

[AAAintheBeltway]

Quote from bigarrow:

If they are open minded, intelligent and pragmatic in Manhattan and Washington then yes it is the same only reversed.
EDIT: Oh and not racist either is a request to be the same but reversed.

That's not quite what I meant.

The typical reaction to anyone who is religious(except for muslim), conservative and favors traditonal values is sneering contempt and condescension.

 

[Dr. Zhivodka]

Crapie and Bass fishing were always pretty good.

Quote from Covertibility:

Nothing good has ever come from Texas and nothing ever will.

Don't put religious people in charge of education; this will end badly.

 

[bigarrow]

Quote from AAAintheBeltway:

That's not quite what I meant.

The typical reaction to anyone who is religious(except for muslim), conservative and favors traditonal values is sneering contempt and condescension.

I knew exactly what you meant, but you knew I did didn't you.
You are the one with sneering contempt and condescension for those who disagree with your biased and prejudiced views. As for my views on religion, you don't know what the hell you are talking about, a common theme in your posts. I think the muslim religion is stupid and more importantly very dangerous. The christian religion is also stupid but for me not very dangerous if dangerous at all.