[Dimensio]

"Scientific context" is not relevant to this poll. Teaching alternative theories in public schools is.

Actually, context is important. Without proper context, there is the risk that two different definitions of the same word -- theory -- will be equivocated.

In this poll (for what it's worth) the results indicate a strong majority of Americans believe more than one theory should be taught in school.

The problem, however, is that with respect to diversity of species, there is only one explanation that acutally rises to the level of "theory". A second "theory" cannot simply be willed into existence by majority vote.

Whether either theory is more "scientific" does not change the fact that both consist of speculation and conjecture,

There is only one theory in question, and the fact that it has risen to the level of "theory" demonstrates that it is far more than mere speculation and conjecture.

Whether either theory is more "scientific" does not change the fact that both consist of speculation and conjecture, and it certainly doesn't imply that either exists without an alternative.

It is not an issue of one theory being considered "more" scientific than another. The issue is that there is only one theory that is scientific at all.

[Rokke]

Evolution is a theory. Intelligent design is a theory. This poll asked whether or not Americans thought both theories should be taught in public schools. 69% said yes. You can try to complicate the matter with implied definitions and special status reserved only for what you consider "scientific" theories, but that requires you to read more into this poll than its data supports. Relax. If the theory of evolution is as scientifically sound as you believe it is, than it will easily overwhelm all alternative theories presented to public school students.