Truth seldom lends itself to crisp synopsis. - Edward M. Lerner

Do you believe that it's dangerous?" Doug studied him closely.
"Yes, although I'm in a minority here."
"Does that make you question your conclusion?"
Glenn grimaced. "No, although it's been strongly suggested that reconsidering would simplify my life."
"Group think?" Doug said. "Consensus is a poor substitute for thought. Tell the herd to eat shit—a hundred billion flies can't be wrong.

Facts form patterns. Patterns suggest hypotheses, Hypotheses are subject to inspection—and sometimes to proof.

Sincerity does not equal truth, of course.