I do not think that they are. However, whenever this topic comes up, there are people who immediately jump out and state that is basically is, simply because we

I do not think that they are. However, whenever this topic comes up, there are people who immediately jump out and state that is basically is, simply because we don't know enough about the underlying science yet. Which is strange, as studying the underlying science to understand the situation is exactly what we should be doing... It's just so backwards, and it confuses me.