Why would a transition just occur at one place and time. It wouldn't, therefore you'd have a much more continious set of species and not the distinctly different sets of today. We can agree to disagree.
I also know enough that the world may be an open system (in terms of outside influences), but it is still a corner of the physical universe (which is closed). So to exempt our planet from physical principles (2LOTD) is hogwash.
I think you'll find that 90% of the people (or higher) already have their mind made up on this (with the exception of impressionable kids). And that forums like this are merely chances for folks to spout off.
Elitist attitudes are prevalent on both sides of the fence, but there's definitely no shortage of it from those who are Evolutionist Fundamentalists. Those nasty little details are either dismissed as canards or are just easily dismissed rubbish by those of little intellect. That's how it appears.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." So much for the new age of 'tolerance'. Those that disagree with our ideas (unproven theories... are idiots). Is that how it is?
I've still not heard one good reason why no experiment cannot be undertaken to try to create a dog with a giraffe like neck? The experiement may take a few generations of dogs, but why not in the name of science?
What are you talking about? This kind or experimentation has already produced numerous freaks of the canine world. Behold the whippet, the weiner dog, the bichon frise(sp?)...