I'm sure many of you by now have heard of Ben Stein's new movie: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
I'm ashamed for Ben Stein that he was involved so deeply with this. The interview tactics and editing techniques used as well as the logical fallacies presented are worthy of Michael Moore, and what (until now) I would have considered far beneath Mr. Stein.
All these arguments are separate from whether or not the science surrounding evolution or ID is any good (which SHOULD be the pre-requisite for it being taught in schools). I suppose with all the bad science getting popular press and support as part of the global warming scam, the proponents of ID must think there's a chance for them to achieve similar acceptance. Apparently, Mr. Stein saw how lucrative this kind of hucksterism has been for Al Gore, and wanted to get in on the action.
Whether you choose to spell truth with a capital "T" or not, the facts remain. The 'theory' of evolution is good science because it can be, and has been, tested and refined time and again. Indeed, it continues to be thus. You cannot produce a valid test for the theory of intelligent design. Belief in it is therefore religion, and NOT science, and has no place being taught in a science curriculum. If you insist that creationism be taught, teach it right alongside the dozens of other religious theories for the origins of life.
Not exactly an unbiased source, but at least balanced vs. the film's propaganda: Expelled Exposed
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