A pointer to an explanation we could all use from time to time

[johnny9fingers]

bord_du_rasoir  posted this link on politicartoons  which I thought I should share with folk as it is both lucid and elegant. It gives us a clear idea of the difference between a law of nature and a theory.

http://wilstar.com/theories.htm

For the full context of the debate and explanation it's here:

http://community.livejournal.com/politicartoons/2188731.html

Which starts off with a crack at Christine O'Donnell (admittedly a bit like shooting fish in a barrel) and proceeds from there.