Revealing much about Texas education, Governor Rick Perry speaks out proudly about his state.
Texas is a national example of how to best prepare our children for higher education and the workplace.
Oh, really, Governor? Perhaps you could give us a specific example of a well-prepared Texas student?
I am a firm believer in intelligent design as a matter of faith and intellect, and I believe it should be presented in schools alongside the theories of evolution.
Oh.
I think I know everything I need to know about the Texas educational system from just that. Thank you very much.
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