In a message dated 4/18/2007 1:49:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Conspiracy theories typically perform two simultaneous services for people who rely on them. First, they relieve chronic anxiety caused by life situations beyond the sufferer's control.... Secondly, they are an intellectual crutch for people who are smart, but lazy.... By assuming all unfortunate events are caused by demons, or Communists, or one's employer, conspiracy theorists bypass the bother of having to study anything in particular.... #2 Sounds like a friend of the Mennonites picking on a Quaker. #1 Neither groups causes me any anxiety. How about you? Ciao, Craig ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
