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Whenever there are rational proponents on both sides of a controversial issue I tend to view the "official" position with at least some degree of suspicion, esp
by reedlaw 17y ago
Whenever there are rational proponents on both sides of a controversial issue I tend to view the "official" position with at least some degree of suspicion, especially when there are politics involved (e.g. global warming, vaccinations).
- Tichy 17y agoBut why? Your attitude is one of the reasons I tend to view the opposing opinion with suspicion, because I suspect many people only choose that faction because it is the "being against it" faction and the underdog.
- reedlaw 17y agoBecause there may be an underlying political interest in maintaining the "official" position. For example, if anthropogenic climate change is "fact", and not just a theory, then legislation such as cap and trade may be easier to pass. Also, when people adopt an unfashionable or non-PC position they are more likely to experience ostracism and even persecution. That would seem to be a significant barrier to entry into these "opposing factions".