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Article: True believers smite theory of evolution.(News)(Column)

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November 15, 2005
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Byline: Mike Littwin, Rocky Mountain News

Let's be honest. In theory, at least, that's always an option.

In this case, let's be honest and agree that the argument over evolution has nothing to do with science.

Can you really argue the science of evolution?

I mean, I slept through biology in both high school and college. I know I can't.

And God knows - even if the Kansas voters are confused - the Kansas Board of Education can't.

Do this bit of scientific inquiry for me: Why do you think the theory of evolution is the one scientific theory that always seems to come under assault?

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