#36: Creationism Lurks in Public High Schools | Evolution | DISCOVER Magazine

We still have some dangerous zealots to weed out of our schools before we can lead the world in science again.

That said, consult the whole list to get a more optimistic view point on the future of our minds and our planet.

Bonus: Just for the heck of it, Obama is proving my point that optimism is back by doing away with Bush policies that rewarded the oil and car companies and the let's-rape-the-planet-so-Jebus-will-come-faster Rapture Bunny crowd. No, now we actually CAN increase emission standards and reduce the level of foulness of our vehicle exhaust.

Yes, it is going to cost money. Then again, what the hell ELSE are those morons going to do with the money we gave them?