[Ichneumon]

Wind and a little time turns sandstone into arches that resemble flying buttresses. It does not follow, to many people, that more time using the same process will result in the formation of Notre Dame Cathedral.

That's because "many people" fail to take into account why a process which includes variation, reproduction, and selection is very different from erosion, and is capable of much more.

If you're going to make an analogy, make sure it's a valid comparison.

[AndrewC]

If you're going to make an analogy, make sure it's a valid comparison.

If you're going to make a comment, make sure you understand the English language.

a·nal·o·gy    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (-nl-j)
n. pl. a·nal·o·gies

1. 1. Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
   2. A comparison based on such similarity. See Synonyms at likeness.