Does John McCain think a good science education is important to America’s youth? Apparently not. McCain recently spoke to the Associated Press about Obama’s wasting the money of the hard working American taxpayer. Here is what he had to say:

“That’s nearly a million every day, every working day he’s been in Congress,” McCain said. “And when you look at some of the planetariums and other foolishness that he asked for, he shouldn’t be saying anything about Governor Palin.”

“Planetariums and other foolishness”? Does John McCain know that planetariums are a type of museum designed to teach and excite young people about astronomy? Doesn’t he realize that schools think so highly of planetariums that they plan trips to them so their students can learn about the wonders of the universe?

So what exactly was the money used for? Obama’s funding request states:

Adler Planetarium, to support replacement of its projector and related equipment, $3,000,000

One of its most popular attractions and teaching tools at the Adler Planetarium is the Sky Theater. The projection equipment in this theater is 40 years old, and is no longer supported with parts or service by the manufacturer. It has begun to fail, leaving the theater dark and groups of school students and other interested museum-goers without this very valuable and exciting learning experience.

So McCain thinks that replacing a broken projector at one of the most important planetariums in the country is foolishness?