Darwin and Self-Determination

The US Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies states “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.....” (July 4, 1776)

Perhaps the fact that Darwin continues to be challenged in America lies not just in religious opinion but is more deeply engrained in our American political and social identity. The idea that some individuals might be more adapted to survival is contrary to American ideas of self determination. Social Darwinism makes it hard to have distain for the failure of the poor, aged or infirm to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

Neo-cons need to realize that science is purer than either politics or religion.