To the editor:

It has come as quite a shock that the state of Kansas has the ability to degrade Kansas University’s standing in the eyes of the science community throughout the entire country. And this is based on the state’s view on teaching evolution? Granted, it is inconceivable that a state can waste taxpayers’ time and money debating the fear of a theory. Does the state believe the topic of evolution can be put in a jar and buried?

However, how do academicians ever get jobs if they base decisions about careers and future employment on such trivial political issues that wield negligible sociological or financial influence.

What should be of concern is that the state grapples with funding of education every year and has not been able to figure it out. Also, the state does not require vehicle safety on roadways. These are just a couple of issues that could and should have an impact on where a person decides to live, work and send their children to school.

The interesting part of the KU’s “anti-science” theory is that the KU dialogue is based on speculation and guessing. No measurable facts presented. Sounds a bit like the theory of evolution.

Steve Turner,

Lawrence