If a person states a premise but does not back it up with evidence, I am more inclined to think the statement is hogwash. As a scientist, I like to see data and draw my own conclusions, not blindly swallow forcefully stated proclamations.
Also, a true teacher lives to educate others, not to berate or humiliate. This sounds like a self-appointed member of the spinning police. June [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]