[Utah-astronomy] Evolution statement excludes 'design'

Buttars threatens public referendum on the issue By Jennifer Toomer-Cook Deseret Morning News The state school board's proposed position statement on teaching evolution doesn't give an inch for a state senator's "intelligent design" concepts. That bothers Sen. Chris Buttars, R-West Jordan. He wants the board to insert language saying humans didn't evolve from any other species. If the board doesn't, he'll carry a bill that could require intelligent design be taught in public schools to counterbalance human evolution discussions. Or he may go for a public vote on the issue. Continued: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600158989,00.html Patrick