I keep asking myself why it has become so fashionable in our country to attack and question scientifically-accepted truths, and I keep coming back to greed and capitalism. Money has become so important to us (and why not when we can no longer afford a doctor visit or tank of gas?) that getting or keeping it justifies harming others through dishonesty: not just identity theft and frivolous lawsuits, but discounting evolution to keep the collection plate full and denying global warming to protect corporate profits.

I agree but tend to think the fear precedes the greed.