[antiRepublicrat]

Scopes was not just a test trial, it was a conspiracy to bring about the charges.

That's pretty much what test trials are. The Discovery Institute was in "a conspiracy to bring about" the Dover trial.

[AndrewC]

The Discovery Institute was in "a conspiracy to bring about" the Dover trial.

Put your money where your mouth is. My understanding is that DI did not want the trial and thought it was a poor choice.

AP Cites Discovery Institute's Opposition to Dover School Board Policy

By: Martha Raffaele
Associated Press
November 12, 2004


Discovery Institute's opposition to the Dover School District policy on intelligent design has been highlighted in an Associated Press story by reporter Martha Raffaele:

"...the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, which supports scientists studying intelligent-design theory, opposes mandating it in schools because it is a relatively new concept, said John West, associate director of the institute's Center for Science and Culture.

"We're completely against anyone who says you should downgrade or limit the teaching of evolution," West said.