Bush opens door to scientific discussion

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Bush endorses 'intelligent design'
Contends theory should be taught with evolution

By Ron Hutcheson, Knight Ridder August 2, 2005

WASHINGTON -- President Bush waded into the debate over evolution and ''intelligent design" yesterday, saying schools should teach both theories on the creation and complexity of life.

In a wide-ranging question-and-answer session with a small group of reporters, Bush essentially endorsed efforts by Christian conservatives to give intelligent design equal standing with the theory of evolution in the nation's schools.

In other news, Bush also endorsed:

-- Giving equal credence to the theory that the sun revolves around the earth, instead of vice versa.

-- More federal research on the possibilities of turning lead into gold.

-- Using flat maps of the earth as well as globes in classrooms, in case it turns out the planet really is flat. I mean, who knows for sure?