[Freak_NL]

> I think a lot of people would benefit from looking at the facts rather than trying to push their pseudoscientific theories on the internet.

These pseudoscientific theories are slowly becoming salonfähig (again) in public discourse. Populist politicians worldwide are becoming bolder and less restrained in uttering unprovable or downright hateful claims about 'race' and religion.

The facts don't seem to matter all that much any more in this post-truth landscape.

> The issue here is actually pretty clear cut.

I would have expected anyone on HN to be able to grasp that — with just a bare minimum of reading or watching reputable newspapers or televised news — but apparently not.