"Now, if I were a conspiracy theorist I would point out the definite advantages to government of having an ignorant and fearful polulace to govern..."

LOL... or better yet, a scapegoat to blame. or use the guilt by association card...

those who agree with modern science also tend to be more progressive and also support equal rights for women and minorities, open government, social support programs and less so fighting wars and giving more wealth and power to the 1%.