But Before We Get Too Excited...

Taken from Freewilliamsburg.com:

Ron Paul Does Not Believe in Evolution.

It's about 3 minutes in.



One comment to the video stated:

"What a wonderful response to a baiting question. The fact of the matter is, the question of evolution is not central in any way to the proper and constitutional obligations and duties of the President of the United States. As a second year law student, with a limited comprehension of constitutional law, I have noticed that the constitution only mandates that the president, and all officers of the government take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. Why is a man's religion, or lack thereof, an issue to browbeat him."

First off, "baiting" question? Baiting for what? An answer? Oh boy, how absurd a demand!

And while I agree with the gentleman's point about the President's true duties, I feel it's a bit naive, as it leaves out the unspoken, and oftentimes larger role of the President as an opinion leader. The President of the United States has the largest forum in the world. When the President speaks, the world listens. That's just the way it is, and I don't want that most powerful of voices in the world to disbelieve evolution. Also, it is a matter of politics when it comes to science education for our nation's students. Basically, I would like further clarification from Paul on what he considers "Intelligent Design's" role in public education.