[metmom]

I also think mutations leading to improved survivability is a leap. In most observable cases, mutations lead to increased deformity and death. Also, because of the time involved, it is impossible to prove evolution using the scientific method. When speeding up the process in petri dish research, the scientists introduce a mutation and watch to see what happens. Despite what any of these may seem to prove, they all fall back on the original assumption that such a mutation would have occurred naturally over time if not introduced artificially. Would they have? No one can know.

Great post.

Evolution depends heavily assumptions and extrapolation. Without those, they have nothing to stand on.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

Well, if you agree with me I am more confident! :-)

Thanks.