Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Favors Teaching Intelligent Design

During an interview on educational issues with the Associated Press on Tuesday, Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos said he favors permitting, but not requiring, the teaching of Intelligent Design in Michigan public schools. He said: "I would like to see the ideas of intelligent design that many scientists are now suggesting is a very viable alternative theory. That theory and others that would be considered credible would expose our students to more ideas, not less."