humans are no longer evolving

The first time I saw this debate I had a ton of arguments on it that I can't all remember. So, considering I am tired right now, I will probably have my second post be the best one. But here goes what I can think of off the top of my head. So let me evaluate your statements a bit. I have something to say about a couple of your lines. "remember, evolution is where the weak die and the only those that live to copulate further their genes." >> I disagree with this statement. The weak dieing is not a prerequisite. It is the "weak" not copulating that furthers evolution. Whether they die or not is not amazingly important. "there's no way evolution could be occuring given that even the weak are likely to breed." >>I disagree with your statement that the "weak" are likely to breed. Or at the very least I hand you the idea that the "strong" are more likely to breed. Anyways here is my theory, some African nations and other nations where human survival is still the number one worry aside. Humans will always evolve for two reasons. One, to better attract a mate. Two, in order to become successful. So on my first one. There are always body types that are more desirable to the populace as a whole. And we know that genetics can play a major factor in how your body turns out (watch a cholesterol commercial and why you being overweight isn't your fault). Therefor the more fit looking people, the handsome and beautiful men and women will have a higher chance of being selected as mate by others. Now you'll probably argue that if they are really stupid then they won't be selected. But once again this just factors into my evolution theory. Mentally under par and physically unappealing people will have the lowest chance of being selected as mate. Where as the more intelligent and physically appealing people will have the higher chance of being chosen as a mate. Thus if a and b are the alleles for intelligence and looks: AB: Everyone wants one of these. Ab: Some people really want. aB: Some people really want. ab: A few people want. My proof to support this is our societies steady progression towards taller and taller people over the years. As height is often seen as a desirable trait among the women folk (not obscene height, just slightly taller than average). Another interesting source of support, is the dieing of the red hair gene. This is arguably not because of anything to do with attraction but rather to do with the diversity of the world which has lead to red-haired likely having children with someone not red-haired. So we are slowly evolving from red-hair and it is supposed to be gone around 2100. (Except for rare occurrences) Two, in order to become successful. It is often the crafty, witty, intellectual, athletic individuals who become "successful" in todays society. These individuals are seen as capable of supporting a family and are usually found with a mate (at some point or another). Thus I argue that genes linked to these traits are, percentage wise, promoted more. I believe that from an athletic viewpoint, when survival no longer became an issue, that our overall fitness declined. I feel however that we will/already have hit the low point and are not back on a slow genetic rise. Anyways, there are my thoughts for now. I have some other stuff, i'm thinking. Your turn.