People attempt to intimidate
People decide what you think or listen to others that have done so, never using their brains to determine for themselves.where you stand.
It's like rote. It is evidence that the educational system has failed too many. Many have become followers and not free thinkers.
My Mantra
Question everything and accept only what is fact.
It's why many believe the spewing of fox, it's a learned approach. Someone tells you something and you believe it, that's how it works.
Never question only accept what your betters offer.