Indiana Senate bows to superstition, but at least Ron Grooms votes no.

The best comment at the newspaper's site was from Wut:

"Teach the flying spaghetti monster! We are truly blessed by his Noodly Appendages."

Yet again we see state Republicans mass to advance legislation that isn't only irrelevant, but harmful to educational standards, and serves the side purpose of making Hoosiers look like buffoons. But thanks to Sen. Grooms for answering the question promptly and not clereting it from his FB page.

Meanwhile, originator Kruse's explanation astounds. What other of his personal beliefs need to be transformed into holy writ? What if he's into sado-masochism? Scourging? Lite beer?

This is what it means to be Republican?

Indiana Senate passes bill on teaching creationism; If measure becomes law, opponents wonder if suit versus state will follow, by Scott Elliott (Indy Star)

"I believe in creation," (Senate author Dennis) Kruse said, "and I believe it deserves to be taught in our public schools."

Also: Senate broadens teaching creationism proposal (The Associated Press)