[phoenix0468]

Rammer wrote:
Given the absurd number of times bacteria have reproduced in the last 100+ years that we've been observing them (millions given the rapid rate of reproduction), how many new bacterial species have been seen? Any?

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Actually yes, but they have been genetically engineered by humans. (oop, could this be a case of evidence for intelligent design?).

[js1138]

How would you determine that a bacterium constitutes a new species?

[Rammer]

Gasp, it wasn't a "random" mutation? What you say! (All your bacteria are belong to us!)

[PatrickHenry]

... , but they have been genetically engineered by humans. (oop, could this be a case of evidence for intelligent design?).

Ah yes, that silly ol' argument. It goes like this:

1. All lab experiments are designed by humans.
2. Therefore ... the case for ID is proven!

I think that sums up your case. If I left out any steps, please feel free to let me know.

[Virginia-American]

,,, how many new bacterial species have been seen? Any? ...

Actually yes, but they have been genetically engineered by humans...

here's a naturally-occurring bacterium that digests nylon. It would have had nothing to eat before the thirties.