Too smart.
Better answer would be “that’s not a public policy question and hence a distraction to the real debate.
... you can follow up with.
“But if you want to debate soemthing regarding scientific theories, what is your opinion of the Reimann Hypothesis? Do you think P = NP? and is it wrong to teach the Bohr model of the atom to high schoolers, knowing it is flawed? I await your answer on these!”
Better answer would be “that’s not a public policy question and hence a distraction to the real debate.
Except that the teaching of the theory of evolution in public schools has been a public policy question for almost a century. It's a pity that it was wrapped around the axle with the grades K - 12 curricula.
As theory, it's not that bad until it conflicts with a literal interpretation of someone's Bible. Teaching it should have been left to colleges and universities, and you wouldn't have all this grief. As a practical matter, it doesn't do much good except offer an explanation for various disciplines of science.
The left has made such a mess of public education, with the theory of evolution they can distract from all the harm they have caused to the rest of basic education in grades K - 12. We have folks who don't understand diddly squat voting on Election Day, not to mention the demented, a personal observational from working at a nursing home.
heh, I like your follow up question. They would blow a headpipe trying to dig out of that one unscathed. :)