"Teach evolution as a theory" bill looks dead on arrival, despite all those atheists and Communists

The second of two proposed bills targeting the teaching of evolution in school was heard today, as reported by a Telegraph colleague, Cameron Kittle (story is here). This is the one that questions the viewpoint on atheism by "supporters of evolution," whatever that means. The sponsor, Jerry Bergevin, R-Manchester, has some (shall we say) extreme views, linking evolutionary theory to Communism and Planned Parenthead and various other bugaboos. He didn't mention precious bodily fluids, but it was close.

This one seems pretty dead on arrival, I'm happy to say. The Education Committee will decide Thursday what to do with the other anti-evolution bill they heard last week, which I wrote about here. It's more subtle, being presented as an "academic freedom" bill.