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To: Hank Kerchief
Since evolution posits that changes are acquired and passed on to offspring, except for prokaryotes only changes in the germ line DNA, i.e. sperm and ova, have any significance. Changes to somatic cells are irrelevant to the theory.

Not only nonsense, but non-science as well

Germ cells replicate the genes of somatic cells. This is what is called a straw man argument. You make claims for your opponent that they would never make for themselves. It is a sign of ignorance or dishonesty. Democrats do it a lot.

34 posted on 04/03/2010 11:12:26 AM PDT by HospiceNurse
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To: HospiceNurse

“Germ cells replicate the genes of somatic cells.”

First, the writer did not claim evolutionist make the argument, it was hers. No straw man.

Second, germ cells do not replicate mutations unless the mutations are of germ cells. Which is the point you apparently did not understand. You can have mutations all through an organism, but if the germ cells are not affected, nothing will be passed on.

You do a lot of accusing and name calling, which is typical academic harrassment, not intellectual discussion. Before you call someone dishonest, ignorant, or imply they might be a Democrat, first get your science right.

Hank


35 posted on 04/03/2010 12:02:59 PM PDT by Hank Kerchief
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