Monday, May 16, 2005

A draft

I think if we are going to commit forces to combat above a certain level we should most definitely have a draft.

The reason the current administration doesn't want a draft is that it would galvanize a popular anti-war movement. If a draft was required when more than a few troops are commited to combat then we wouldn't get involved unless there was clear popular support.

If the Iraq invasion was accompanied with a draft call then support for the invasion would have been insignificant.

Friday, May 06, 2005

Science curriculum and evolution

Science curriculum should be based on the current thinking that is grounded in real evidence, not supernatural explanations for the nature of the physical world.

The discussion of "what is science" should be in a pholosophy course, not a science course.
Any discussion of explanations for natural phenomena that do not arise from physical evidence should be in a religion (or superstition) class.