04-19-2016, 11:35 AM
(04-19-2016, 11:08 AM)Devils Advocate Wrote: If that's not enough, just YouTube the countless instances where CT's are just run through the mud on mainstream news, often by those with political clout.They only get run through the mud when they are clearly wrong and dangerous.
turning people against vaccines are a perfect example of the damage conspiracy theories can cause. Same with fluorine in drinking water.
Tim McVeigh killed over a hundred children because of a conspiracy theory, and the "Sovereign Citizen" movement has inspired criminal activity and multiple murders over the last 10 years here in the US.
Not all conspiracy theories are dangerous, but some definitely are. Especially when the gun manufacturers jump aboard and ratchet up the fear mongering to increase sales.
