If the data was inconclusive and other promising theories existed, if scientists had a healthy discourse without politization and an us-vs-them mentality, if sc

If the data was inconclusive and other promising theories existed, if scientists had a healthy discourse without politization and an us-vs-them mentality, if science was done ethical and rigorous, then I see no reason for the public to distrust scientists just because not everyone did agree on the theory we know is right in hindsight.