This must be american thing. Well, in country where only 50 % of people believe in evolution theory people like Dawkins are needed.
Still, overall, I think he is zealot. However, that doesn't make this campaign any less important and "righteous".
Heck, I guess this would've been more interesting read if same problems would apply here. "Unfortunately", whole idea of teaching Creationism in our schools is so absurd I can barely comprehend it. Fully supporting scientists with this one.