The first question in this poll presents a false assumption by referring to "theories other than evolution."
What theories? If the question falsely asserts that other "theories" exist, then a lot of people will say they think those "theories" should be taught simply out of fairness.
Consider this example:
QUESTION: Which one of the following best describes your attitude toward the state board of education:
1. It should write new standards that require public schools to offer other theories besides the oxygen theory of combustion.
2. It should write new standards that suggest public schools could allow criticism of the oxygen theory of combustion in science classes.
3. It should take the approach that other theories besides the oxygen theory of combustion can be taught in religious settings, but not in public schools.
Even though most Kansas citizens probably know very little about the "oxygen theory of combustion" or that no viable alternative theory exists today, I bet you would still see a significant number who support the teaching of "other theories."
Who writes these poll questions? Is it too much to expect them to know something about scientific terminology?
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