I usually agree and often admire your posts, but you lost me with this one.
The author simply uses the identical technique which is mother's milk in every pro-evolution article or critique I've ever read.
Why hold one side to a higher standard and totally ignore the contents?
No, you are bringing up the same poiunt: NEITHER side should resort to name-calling and insults.
BUT - you've also got to realize that much of the "debate" can't be "argued" logically, because it is a matter of faith and morals. (Which is why adults are "converted" when they change religions, not "voted" or "debated" or "persuaded" when they change religions.)