I was under the impression the issue is whether the theory is sound. If we're now discussing the futility of doing any further scientific research on the subject, any debate about the theory is over.
[[I was under the impression the issue is whether the theory is sound. If we’re now discussing the futility of doing any further scientific research on the subject, any debate about the theory is over]]
That is correct- it is over whehter it is sound or not- IF it is, then yes, I’d agree debate for macroevolution has taken a serious blow once again- IF it is not, then all macroevolution has to deal with then are hte other myriad of serious blows.