Many journalists and politicians admit that getting a message across to the public about vaccination or the pandemic takes time and effort. Many people are resistant to change. Like doubting Thomas of the bible until they put their fingers in the wound, they are skeptical. Election fraud? "Let's see the proof. I want my people to count the ballots." Do you think the election was rigged? "It's possible." Do you think Hilary Clinton was part of a pedophile ring? "Why not. Until I see the proof with my own eyes. I have to doubt." Do you think global warming is real? "Look! It's always hot in Arizona. It's a desert." But the saguaros are suffering. We're running out of water. There's a drought. The environment is under threat. "Who says? I can't see it." The glaciers are melting. The earth is warming. The science proves it. "I told you I don't see it. It looks the same." But the fires and strange weather events? If we don't act soon it's irreversible and it's going to get worse. "Who says? That's just propaganda. They are just trying to frighten people. I watch Fox News, they tell it like it is."

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