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[John V]

46% of Americans believe in Creationism!

Belief does not equal obsession. Do you consider all who accept evolution to be obsessed with it?

It's not a "peripheral issue", in 31 states creationists are trying to pass laws to get it taught in schools alongside evolution as an "alternate theory". And some have already managed to get those laws passed!
Tenesee law passed to teach creationism in public schools
That is be teaching religion in public schools.

This law does not allow creationism to be taught alongside evolution. If that's tried under the law, the law will likely be challenged in court and struck down, as others have been. Until creationists are actually successful in getting it taught in public schools, it's pretty tought to blame them for American decline.

Anyway, how have the assertions been unsupported?

Like this:

Without an understanding of evolution, most modern day vaccines could not have been developed. Without an understanding of physics, radioactive isotopes and HOW THINGS AGE, your computer could not exist. Or your watch, your flat screen TV, etc.

See? Assertions without support.