[general_re]

I do not accept this ---Under the general rule of ontogeny repeating phylogeny, downy feather made only of barbs probably appeared before the evolution of feathers with rachides and capable of flight," Chuong says. as necessarily valid.

Why are you making such a fuss over the fact that you agree with Chuong?

[AndrewC]

Why are you making such a fuss over the fact that you agree with Chuong?

I'm not making a fuss. I answered long ago. You continued the interchange when you replied ---

Given that he says "probably", it seems clear that he is expressing an opinion rather than making a pronouncement of scientific fact. Surely he's entitled to an opinion...

39 posted on 10/31/2002 11:21 AM CST by general_re

My answer should have ended the discussion.