The censorship and anti-intellectualism that exists in the debate comes predominately from liberals. The importance of evolutionary theory to all areas of the life sciences. Liberals themselves are more then willing to dump any aspect of evolutionary theory that disagrees with their own political agenda. Let's take these points in order. Theories are neither true nor false.
Theories can be quantitative and qualitative.
They can be simple or complex, micro or macro. Theories range from the mystical theory of magnetic monopoles proposed by physicists to the bong-smoke variety that seem to inform Clintonian policy. They can serve as guidelines and organizing structures for empirical research, as Jack Davidson, professor emeritus of physics at the University of Kansas and current Lawrence school board member, pointed out when asked about this issue. But they are not facts. However, the most disconcerting aspect of this debate is the authoritarianism and unwarranted elitism of evolutionary theory's proponents.