Steve Daines proudly proclaims his belief that creationism is the correct explanation for the diversity of life on Earth. He says that evolution is bunk, a liberal charade purveyed on America by godless anti-Christians, and that creationism should be taught in Montana’s and the nation’s science classes. 

The fact that Daines believes in creationism instead of evolution speaks volumes about who he is — none of it good for a man aspiring to represent Montana in the U.S. Senate. To reject evolution is to reject all of modern science. Evolution is as well established as any other scientific explanation of the universe we inhabit. It is on equal evidentiary footing with gravity, particle physics, chemistry, geology, engineering, agriculture, electronics, technology, etc. 

Evolution is the foundation underlying all of today’s biology and medicine. To reject it is the height of ignorance. And if, God forbid, Daines becomes our U.S. senator, Montana will become the laughing stock of this nation and the world. All advanced countries teach evolution in their schools, none teach creationism. 

The main point is that Daines, by believing in creationism, defines himself as a scientific illiterate and thus unfit for any elected office in this country, particularly the U.S. Senate. Science is the basis for all of the technology and economic development in this country. Without a knowledge of and belief in science, one cannot legislate well, nor create jobs in a scientifically based society. Thus, no jobs will be coming from Daines. 

How could he possibly understand the complexities of any of the legislation before the Senate, almost all of which either directly or indirectly depends upon science and the weighing of evidence. Daines has proven himself incapable of such thinking. Vote for Amanda Curtis, a woman who knows science, mathematics, and the scientific method. —Matthews O. Bradley, Kalispell