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I did not follow the comments. I think my point was understood:

  1. We understood the science far better than they gave us credit.

  2. Our point is that Behe has misrepresented the White quote, due to a large misunderstanding of epidemiology.

  3. There was no suitable way to reference this in our review except with the Summers ref, and we gave fair notice to Behe of this.

  4. The ball is in Behes court, as no one can concede or clarify points on his behalf.

  5. We are concerned because even obvious and clear errors are being dodged.

I don’t expect most people will follow the scientific details. I do think people can see who enagaging in good faith, and this sets the context for Behe to engage in good faith, if he so chooses.

Keep in mind too that this was a tiny audience. The only people watching it are technically minded. McLatchie, it think, understood my point and he is in their circle. I @bjmiller was there too.

DI: We are inviting you into the conversation, but we have to engage in good faith.

In so many ways, the ball is in Behe’s court.

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