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Originally Posted by Howard Treesong
I guess it is inevitable that some percentage of the population will seek to interpret this as part of some broader conspiracy. Absent evidence of that, random speculation about that feels almost offensive to me. It’s like guy who denies that sandy hook occurred. There are very few people who I want to punch in the face, but he is one.
so you want to commit violence on those who have beliefs that you don't agree with? Sounds terroristic.
History shows people can be wrong, read the Oxbow Incident.
A LOT of smart people were wrong about the Bay of Pigs.
Most believe Iraq/Iran/ISIS nationals were responsible for 911 when in fact they were all Saudi Arabian.
Custer thought he was right to divide his troops and attack a superior force.
Half the PHD's at NASA were wrong to OK the launch of Challenger when clear and simple evidence pointed to not taking off due to low temps
Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest leaders in history, made sure to include those that disagreed with him (and they were brutal) in discussions so he could see all sides and possibilities of an issue.
Occam's razor states the explanation with the fewest assumptions is probably the right one. We assume Paddock acted alone and was the shooter, and he probably did and was, but no one knows that for sure.