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Originally Posted by Kayso
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My problem with the whole thing is twofold.
First, Bill Nye is awesome, but having him representing the scientific community in a debate is very similar to selecting Dr. Dre to be your primary care physician. Unless I am wrong, Nye has no PhD, no research credentials, and is, basically, a middle school science teacher.
Second, debating a creationist lends a level of legitimacy to creationism which just doesn't exist. There's no controversy. It's not like two equally valid points are being presented and each has its merits.
Pigs aren't allowed to enter the Miss America pageant for good reason -- and it's not because anyone is afraid the pig will win.
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A debate is not a scientific way to arrive at answers, so I see no reason why he needs overwhelming scientific credentials. This is about entertainment and education, which is right up his alley.