Re: Robert Meeker's Nov. 14 letter, "It's not science":
In his letter, Meeker states that we should teach the most modern and constructive science in our public schools. He goes on to say that evolution is the state of the art of our natural sciences.
I have one question for Meeker. It's the same question I always ask anyone who states that evolution is truth and intelligent design is folly. How does evolution explain the scientifically proven fact that although there are more than 6 billion people on the planet today, no two people have the same fingerprint, eye print, dental record or heartbeat? And although there is no way to prove it, I'm sure the same thing could be said for all of mankind throughout history. Each one of us is unique.
If evolution were truth, this would be mathematically impossible. Since evolution is based on cell replication, and my genetic line has absolutely no bearing on anyone else's genetic line, eventually there would have to be duplication. It is a mathematical certainty.
Intelligent design, however, answers this question very simply. Each of us is a descendent of the same two people, and each of us is programmed with an extremely intelligently designed software or genetic code. This software stamps each of us with unique identifiers, similar to the UPC coding on items in the grocery or retail store, but infinitely more complex. It is not random duplication or replication but very intelligently designed software.
I look forward to Meeker, or anyone else, responding to my question. I have asked the same question many, many times. So far, I still haven't gotten a logical answer.
-- Ken Raduechel, Ventura