Angus Reid: Canadians and Britons strongly believe in evolution, Americans not

[Vosem]

There is something horribly wrong with an education system which leds people to think this, its the equivalent of 50% of americans coming out of maths thinking 2+2=5.

Not really. Failing to understand evolution is far less likely to inconvenience you personally or professionally. From a purely utilitarian perspective understanding evolution is of little significance outside of a few professions.

But the point is, it's a scientific fact and the fact that a majority of Americans don't believe it is troubling.

"Fact" is a bit strong.

It is not. Evolution is an observable fact.

[Vosem]

Hate to agree with Vosem, but...yeah.

Sigged. Also, because I don't discuss it as often as economic issues or the horse-race itself, forum members forget I am quite 'socially liberal' on some issues...though this one shouldn't be an issue at all.