Why is science important?

Via Bad Astronomy, these guys have some good answers. I've only read a few, but this is my favorite so far.

No atheists working for the state of Arkansas

A friend shared this US News article on Facebook today. I'm sure these are akin to other archaic state laws banning such things as adultery and sodomy - officially ilegal, but unenforcable and just waiting for someone to challenge their constitutionality. 

On the bright side, I doubt any of us were interested in moving to Arkansas anyway.