During the week before the meeting, one of the intelligent design proponents claimed that "Students are being excluded from scientific debate.

Intelligent design proponents argue their concepts and motives should be given independent consideration.

But saying, as intelligent design proponents do, "You haven't explained everything yet," is not a competing hypothesis.

A number of specific political strategies and tactics have been employed by intelligent design proponents.

Intelligent design proponents pledged to force another vote on the issue.

This reflects a shift in the strategy of the intelligent design proponents.

Other intelligent design proponents claim that the evolution of the entire visual system would be difficult rather than the eye alone.

Intelligent design proponents do question whether random mutation and natural selection completely explain the deep structure of life.

The letters make reference to points raised by intelligent design proponents.

And if the intelligent design proponents lose the case in Dover, there could be serious consequences for the movement's credibility.