We are not connected to monkeys. We share a common ancestor with monkeys.
Why should we give ID anymore debate? It was dreamed up 4,000 years ago. It was dreamed up because people didn't understand simple things like gravity, air, and Mc Donalds French Fries.
Actually that would be 6,000 yrs. ago. As opposed to a little over 100 yrs. ago when evolution was dreamed up.