[Fester Chugabrew]

. . . but is in essence a completely separate observation (and quite possibly hard to prove has been observed).

How dare you suggest direct observation and testability in real time be necessary to science. Don't you understand we have a 150-year-old philosophy to prop up?

[WhiteKnight]

First, before any amusing response to your post, I must say I like your handle; "Fester Chugabrew" has a certain likability to it.

How dare you suggest direct observation and testability in real time be necessary to science. Don't you understand we have a 150-year-old philosophy to prop up?

I know, how could I possibly bring the Scientific Method in and question the almighty God of Evolution? I must be a heretic wanting science to be scientific.

W.K.