There are good reasons for doubting Darwinism

There are good reasons
for doubting Darwinism

EDITOR:

I wish to commend the writer of a Dec. 21 letter for the gracious tone in which he addressed criticism of “The Golden Compass” and the teaching of Darwinism in our schools. It is unusual today for those writing for a particular position to do so without denigrating the opposition, and I would hope that I can respectfully disagree in relation to his comments concerning Darwinism.

Year after year, polls indicate that, in spite of a constant barrage of Darwinism in our public schools and in the media, the majority of Americans still persist in a belief that God created the universe, contrary to the writer’s assertion that “the majority of Americans regard evolution as a valid scientific theory.” The “rigorous scrutiny by every branch of science” has not resulted in a greater confidence in Darwinism, but less, with more and more scientists questioning Darwin’s pronouncements.

Darwin believed that acquired characteristics could be passed on genetically; we know now that it’s impossible. Darwin believed that single cell amoebas from which we supposedly evolved were simple; we know now that they are in fact extremely complex — more so than the cells of multi-celled beings. We now know from the discovery of DNA and the transmission of genetic material that it is impossible for any species to change into another species. And the coup d’grace, following Darwinism demands a belief in spontaneous generation, that at some time millions or billions of years ago (and only once), non-life became life. This idea was disproved by Louis Pasteur during Darwin’s lifetime and would be laughed out of any scientific lab today, unless one is talking about evolution.

This is why more and more, even non-religious scientists are declaring a disassociation from Darwinian thought. It just doesn’t fit the facts.

Someday scientists will look back with wonder that Darwinism was ever believed and that the church of Humanistic Atheism was so adamant in the face of true science to ever let go of it.

BILL HENRY

New Middletown

Money down the drain

EDITOR:

The talk of the WRTA proposing a sales tax levy is nothing more then additional money poured down the drain for an antiquated transit system.

I would hope citizens are not foolish enough to pass a sales tax for a system that has long outlived its usefulness. For every dollar a citizen puts in the fare box the federal government and other government agencies put in seven. The budget of the WRTA needs a thorough audit and in particular attention paid to board members travel, expenses, and benefits.

Many cities have changed to demand traffic systems rather then route based systems that WRTA uses. Other cities have gone to smaller mini-buses to conserve on fuel. Any simple observation of the number of empty seats on a bus at any given time would surely dictate the need for smaller and or fewer buses. The number of riders is greatly exaggerated by the WRTA management.

The arena project was doomed from the beginning and now the city will have to bear a financial burden to support it. Mahoning County bailed out the city of Youngstown’s airport, by creating the Western Reserve Port Authority. Another bottomless pit of tax money.

Now Youngstown wants to pass a school levy. When will it ever end? The citizens are taxed off.

MARK MESZAROS

Youngstown