Editor,

As stated in Scott Vanderlinden’s letter to the editor, thanks to the United States Supreme Court, a student’s right to protest in schools was affirmed.

But this ruling in no way opened the door for teachers and children to openly talk about God and creationism in school.

This discussion needs to be held in church or in a private religious school, not in a public school that is supported by my tax dollars.

If a teacher wants to keep his or her job, I don’t think they will be bringing this subject up in the near future.

If students and lockers are being searched, I’m sure there is a good reason. I, for one, do not want to see a Columbine happen in Oak Harbor.

There is a time and a place to discuss differences of evolution and creationism, but a public school classroom is not one of them.

For those wondering, yes, I believe in God. And I strongly support the separation of church and state.

Mike Van Voorst

Oak Harbor