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You've failed to point out any "problems" in my analogy, however.

Other than its inapplicability to the issue of Genesis vs. the physical evidence? (Or more precisely, one particular interpretation of Genesis vs. the physical evidence?)

There is no problem with the physical evidence

I agree. It is problem free evidence. The question is what to infer from the evidence.

What do you infer from the evidence cited in support of evolution, and if it is other than evolution, what alternative inference do you offer?

to set aside the "note" is indeed a slander on an unimpeachable character

I'm not setting aside Genesis (the "note"), and a great many others aren't setting it aside either (hence, a "problem" with your analogy).

You, on the other hand, seem to be setting aside the evidence.

premises control EVERYONE's handling of evidence

Indeed. And the question is whether the premises is guided by the evidence, or the evidence is tainted by the premises.

The only question is the truth or fallacy of the premises.

But of course, this isn't the "only" question. There's the evidence to consider, isn't there?

Thanks for sharing your feelings, anyway.

You're welcome.