School Board Says Moon Full of Holes
Assassinated Press
October 16, 2005
DOOFER, PA - The Board of Education in Doofer, Pennsylvania announced today during a public meeting that the controversy surrounding the NASA moon landings of the 1960s and 70s would be taught as part of the 9th grade history curriculum when classes resume after the Christmas break. Patty Bryson, the acting chairperson, told reporters and parents that a committee formed last year to investigate the ongoing controversy had recommended the changes to be adopted by the board.
It's widely accepted as fact that NASA conducted a series of six moon landings starting with Apollo 11 in July, 1969 and concluding with Apollo 17 in December, 1972. Controversy has lingered since the 1970s, however, with some researchers claiming that the moon missions were staged and that no man has made the more than 200,000 mile journey to the lunar surface. Indeed, skeptics insist, the missions require technology that could not have existed in the 1960s and does not exist today. In recent years several books claiming to offer proof of a NASA conspiracy have gained widespread popularity.
Several parents organized into a group calling itself "Parents For Truth" in July, 2004 - ironically, the 35th anniversary of the first lunar mission, according to NASA historians - to petition the board to investigate perceived inconsistencies in the NASA story. The group claims that evidence supporting the existence of actual lunar missions has gaps that could not be explained and that students should be made aware of the these gaps. Melanie Spokes, speaking on behalf of the group, said in a statement that "the children of Doofer deserve the best possible education and should therefor be allowed to hear both sides of any issue where controversy exists".
The investigative committee formed by the board of education spent seven months reviewing all available evidence and data. Their research included the review of thousands of archival images; transcripts of mission communications; mission planning materials and programs; a comprehensive geological survey of more than 800 pounds of material NASA says it returned from the moon; and extensive interviews with Apollo mission astronauts, ground control personnel and program managers. The committee also examined research conducted by several proponents of the "Moon Landing Hoax Theory", most notably Charles T. Hawkins, author of "How America Faked the Moon Landings". The book is widely condemned by scientists but has nevertheless touched a nerve with the public. Hawkins has stated that "NASA's responses to his hoax allegation would be outrageously funny if they were not such a serious issues for the entire world's scientific well being". A supporter of the Hoax Theory was quoted as saying "There are probably over 500 different pieces of evidence proving how NASA could have faked the moon landings". Jim Dickle, a committee member and parent of a Doofer High School sophomore, said "we have taken every itty bitty piece of available data into account and have concluded that there is no proof that Americans have actually landed on the moon". Mr. Dickle pointed out that first hand accounts from people alleged to have actually been on the moon are suspiciously scarce, adding that he personally didn't know anyone who claimed to have been.
A number of parents at the meeting expressed outrage, claiming that virtually no scientists or historians doubted that the moon landings actually took place. They pointed to what they characterized as overwhelming physical evidence including the Lunar Range Finding experiments which calculate the distance to the moon by reflecting a laser beam from a set of mirrors allegedly left on the lunar surface and moon rock samples that they say could not have been produced on earth.
The board took note of the objections but defended the new curriculum by saying that students would not actually be taught the "Moon Landing Hoax Theory", but would instead "...be read a disclaimer reminding students that a controversy exists and that they should keep an open mind while critically reviewing all sides of any theory".
October 16, 2005
DOOFER, PA - The Board of Education in Doofer, Pennsylvania announced today during a public meeting that the controversy surrounding the NASA moon landings of the 1960s and 70s would be taught as part of the 9th grade history curriculum when classes resume after the Christmas break. Patty Bryson, the acting chairperson, told reporters and parents that a committee formed last year to investigate the ongoing controversy had recommended the changes to be adopted by the board.
It's widely accepted as fact that NASA conducted a series of six moon landings starting with Apollo 11 in July, 1969 and concluding with Apollo 17 in December, 1972. Controversy has lingered since the 1970s, however, with some researchers claiming that the moon missions were staged and that no man has made the more than 200,000 mile journey to the lunar surface. Indeed, skeptics insist, the missions require technology that could not have existed in the 1960s and does not exist today. In recent years several books claiming to offer proof of a NASA conspiracy have gained widespread popularity.
Several parents organized into a group calling itself "Parents For Truth" in July, 2004 - ironically, the 35th anniversary of the first lunar mission, according to NASA historians - to petition the board to investigate perceived inconsistencies in the NASA story. The group claims that evidence supporting the existence of actual lunar missions has gaps that could not be explained and that students should be made aware of the these gaps. Melanie Spokes, speaking on behalf of the group, said in a statement that "the children of Doofer deserve the best possible education and should therefor be allowed to hear both sides of any issue where controversy exists".
The investigative committee formed by the board of education spent seven months reviewing all available evidence and data. Their research included the review of thousands of archival images; transcripts of mission communications; mission planning materials and programs; a comprehensive geological survey of more than 800 pounds of material NASA says it returned from the moon; and extensive interviews with Apollo mission astronauts, ground control personnel and program managers. The committee also examined research conducted by several proponents of the "Moon Landing Hoax Theory", most notably Charles T. Hawkins, author of "How America Faked the Moon Landings". The book is widely condemned by scientists but has nevertheless touched a nerve with the public. Hawkins has stated that "NASA's responses to his hoax allegation would be outrageously funny if they were not such a serious issues for the entire world's scientific well being". A supporter of the Hoax Theory was quoted as saying "There are probably over 500 different pieces of evidence proving how NASA could have faked the moon landings". Jim Dickle, a committee member and parent of a Doofer High School sophomore, said "we have taken every itty bitty piece of available data into account and have concluded that there is no proof that Americans have actually landed on the moon". Mr. Dickle pointed out that first hand accounts from people alleged to have actually been on the moon are suspiciously scarce, adding that he personally didn't know anyone who claimed to have been.
A number of parents at the meeting expressed outrage, claiming that virtually no scientists or historians doubted that the moon landings actually took place. They pointed to what they characterized as overwhelming physical evidence including the Lunar Range Finding experiments which calculate the distance to the moon by reflecting a laser beam from a set of mirrors allegedly left on the lunar surface and moon rock samples that they say could not have been produced on earth.
The board took note of the objections but defended the new curriculum by saying that students would not actually be taught the "Moon Landing Hoax Theory", but would instead "...be read a disclaimer reminding students that a controversy exists and that they should keep an open mind while critically reviewing all sides of any theory".
posted by Chris at 02:16
4 Comments:
all this does is tell us folks should be more careful about who they vote for to represent them on school boards.
sad.
If you ask me what this is-“is an act of GOD”.
How else can anyone explain such a phenomenon like this ever naturally taking place at the most critical time in the history of humankind?
Think about it. Just as the almighty United States’ government is conducting the biggest Witch-Hunt of all time, to seek out and destroy any remaining signs of God. All the sudden some mysterious person appears out of nowhere with such an incredible knowledge and foresight, as to know exactly how to concur and defeat God’s biggest enemy.
I personally don’t think it is any coincidence that this Charlie Hawkins fellow has chosen to launch his defense campaign at the front line of the battlefield. The exact same location where the United States’ government has chosen to focus their greatest efforts in destroying God, their Public Schools.
To me it is almost unimaginable that while the United States schools are so strictly controlled by the US government to the point that they can not even say their own Pledged of allegiance of America, because the word God is in it. Somehow this Charlie Hawkins mysteriously show up and gets these same public schools to create new classes, with the sole purpose of teaching students that their own Government is a big fat liar and can not be trusted.
Did man really go to the moon? It appears that is questionable. All I know for sure is, there is clearly and new battle between good and evil and my money is on the BIG GUY.
Dear WackJob,
Thanks for writing.
Who is Charlie Hawkins?
Your pal,
Chris
where did you hear about this story we would like to verify it.
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