IMHO, because the various sides are well settled on their points of view --- it is the Lurkers (general public, parents, school boards) who are the target audience to this and similar debates. In that regard, you may find VadeRetro and my ongoing discussion of methods helpful.
In the end, my prediction was and is that neither Young Earth Creationism nor Evolutionary Biology will win the hearts of the Lurkers - instead, Intelligent Design will win "hands down" because they know how to win.
The Intelligent Design debaters approach the conflict as if they were in a court of law. They never badger the witness, they embrace the good ideas of the opponent, they don't try to impress the jury with their superior credentials, they keep it simple and appeal to common sense.
The juror-Lurker is only half listening to what you are saying (especially if you are being technical) - but they are observing closely how you say it. The stronger, louder, faster and more angry the reply - the less weight they will give it, i.e. if counsel "protests too much" - what is he hiding?
Just my two cents ...