@Salamantis
As I stated in my initial post in the thread, I am opposed to teaching ID/CS, and a strong proponent of evolution. That is hardly “arguing against A by invoking B”. However the prioritization of risk is hardly a frivolous exercise but one conducted by rational people on a daily basis. The idea that we can oppose both AGW and CS being taught in school is correct but a trivial point; the question is where the emphasis and concern ought to be focused. One is an immediate danger backed by major consequences which are predicted by those on both sides of the issue — i.e. economic costs and power transfer. The other, CS, is an annoyance by comparison.

The idea that a group of people believe that dinosaurs walked the Earth contemporaneously with humans leads to what compelling danger to our society? Before launching into anguish, consider the fact that large numbers of people believe in UFOs from outer space, angels, devils, lucky numbers, Nostradamus, and that it is bad luck to stay on the 13th floor of a building. Silly perhaps, but hardly a big deal in the overall outcome. The list of such non-scientific beliefs is virtually endless, and perhaps was even higher in the US in the past. Yet we innovated, we developed, we researched, we initiated and as a country we were not brought down by such beliefs. I look at CS largely the same way. I oppose it being taught in the schools, I would vote against anyone who made that a big issue in their campaign, but compared to other items on the agenda, it’s a wisp in the wind and nothing I plan to lose any sleep over.