Santorum further distances himself from ID

Some quotes from Ricky Santorum:

"Therefore, intelligent design is a legitimate scientific theory that should be taught in science classes."

- 2002 Washington Times op-ed article

"I'm not comfortable with intelligent design being taught in the science classroom."

- Interview in August 2005 on National Public Radio

"I do not believe it should be required teaching."

"I thought the Thomas More Law Center made a huge mistake in taking this case and in pushing this case to the extent they did."

- Interview yesterday with The Philadelphia Inquirer

Inquirer interview is here. Santorum has resigned from the board of the TMLC. Must be feeling some heat for his upcoming re-election attempt.

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