I think this debate stems because it is about funding. Who will fund evolution if not the education system, i.e. tax dollars.
Now "if" the debate can be cast in the light of a bunch of "holy rollers" playing with serpents then who do you think is going to come out with the dollars.
Follow the money, it's job security #1, 'you know' it's all for the children.
Very good point ... and another reason why conservatives (no matter what they believe regarding origins) should be united in seeking to put the money back in the hands of the citizens, to be spent at their discretion.
Never happen - they're in over their heads already. Our big boys will chew them up and spit them out before they can say, "WTF??" LOL