26-05-2012, 04:35 AM
I had no idea "truther" was considered a derogatory term. On the surface, it certainly seems flattering- to be a "truther" sounds like being labeled as one who seeks the truth. I doubted the official story of 9/11 as soon as the first tower fell, but have never joined any organized efforts. Do all those who disbelieve the official fairy tale feel offended by the term "truther?"
I don't let the enemy define me, but I really was not aware these terms were considered offensive by anyone. How would you then collectively define those who know Oswald didn't do it, or that 19 "terrorists" weren't responsible for the events of 9/11? Independent thinkers? I'm reminded of when I was a teenager, and certain kids would make sure you didn't say this because that was cool. I don't think either term is bad; yes, obviously the best researchers aren't "theorizing," and thus it's literally inaccurate to call them conspiracy theorists.
I will be more careful about how I collectively describe people, but I think this is largely semantics.
I don't let the enemy define me, but I really was not aware these terms were considered offensive by anyone. How would you then collectively define those who know Oswald didn't do it, or that 19 "terrorists" weren't responsible for the events of 9/11? Independent thinkers? I'm reminded of when I was a teenager, and certain kids would make sure you didn't say this because that was cool. I don't think either term is bad; yes, obviously the best researchers aren't "theorizing," and thus it's literally inaccurate to call them conspiracy theorists.
I will be more careful about how I collectively describe people, but I think this is largely semantics.