Char, you offer correlations as proofs--which they can never be, even more so when based upon self serving assumptions.

The side you support has relied upon exaggerations and out-right lies for so long that any chance of credibility has all but vanished--with those of us who aren't in a constant search for bad news.

Now I realize this has become a virtual religion with certain people. I suppose we should all be grateful they now have something to believe in. When that group refuses to even allow examination of their claims in an impartial manner it does not help their cause.

The entire matter consists of unsupported factoids and and a general lack of real knowledge. As with far too many "liberal" causes, a refusal to accept the premise is considered proof of a closed mind--by the "liberals".
President Reagan summed it up nicely, "Some people go through their entire lives wondering if they made a difference, Marines don't have that problem!!!"