That's a pretty dramatic storyline, Peg. Like I said, beliefs that lead directly to actions which harm others are pretty undesirable beliefs, whereas believing the Earth is flat does nothing but provide amusement and a feeling of smug superiority for all those who believe it's round...more fun for everyone, in other words.

My belief is that the Earth is actually kidney-shaped. I realize there's little or no evidence to support such a notion...but...it could explain why most of the surface of the planet is covered in water.

By the way, I think it would have to be a VERY stupid bunch of animal rights activists who would not hesitate and back off, when advised that the chimps were infected in that fashion...but that's what you need to get a lively movie plot rolling...some people who simply will not listen to reason.

- LH