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Re: [Phys-l] Is evolution something to believe in?


----- Original Message ----- From: "Alfredo Louro" <louro.alfredo@gmail.com>
To: "Forum for Physics Educators" <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Is evolution something to believe in?


Rick's point is that something that appears in his mailbox that
contradicts scientific findings is to be believed without question,
and that any reaction from the professional research community is to
be interpreted as a personal attack.

With due respect, the response above is a gross misrepresentation of what "Rick's point" was. I suppose the idea here is to exaggerate/misrepresent his position in order to trivialize his argument or to marginalize his opposing viewpoint? Wait, wasn't THAT his point?!

There's a VAST difference between suggesting that one keep an open mind and investigate further, as opposed to "believing without question" EITHER side of the debate.