[jkarolyi]

"When two opposite points of view are expressed with equal intensity, the truth does not necessarily lie exactly halfway between. It is possible for one side simply to be wrong."

I agree with this statement. But it is also possible that the truth *does* lie somewhere in the middle. It all depends on the topic you choose.

Intelligent Design and Evolution both fall into the category of "debatable" and "not fully researched" in my mind, and probably in the majority of Americans' opinion. Thus I believe both theories should be taught in schools. Evolution is not a wholly proven truth such as the holocaust or 1+1=2.

How presumptious of scientists to assume that their theories (and yes, evolution is still an unproven theory) are the only ones that matter and should be taught exclusively. Until strict evolution and origin of life has been irrefutably proven by scientists, or Intelligent Design proven by creationists, the topic is up for debate and both sides deserve to be heard.

The arrogance and self-righteousness of the supposedly open-minded scientific and atheist community never ceases to amaze me.