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Re: "Satanic Ritual Abuse" in the media

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From: Joe Zitt
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 14:57
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In article <C0o7u0.FAr@ecf.toronto.edu> pelton@ecf.toronto.edu (PELTON MATTHEW ALAN) writes:
>   Why do people seem to want to believe in the stories?  Skepticism doesn't
>try to serve any purpose except the pursuit of truth.

Sure, for true skepticism. But cynicism often masquerades as skepticism.
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From: joe@dogface.austin.tx.us (Joe Zitt)
Subject: Re: "Satanic Ritual Abuse" in the media
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 14:57:08 GMT
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