"Momentum" building on what? How can you have "much more extensive" research starting not with "less extensive" research but with literally NONE???
So now you are saying it is foolish to begin scientific research with a hypothesis. I thought an exhibition of mind control like this only came from elitists within Liberal Academia. Don't be so afraid.
An open minded comment from your side of the discussion looks more like this:
Have at it. Use all of the resources at your disposal. We know from history that persuasion that is founded on truth, ultimately wins the day. Lies and misconceptions always end up with the light of truth finding them out.The more the truth can be exposed, the more scientifically enlightened mankind becomes. Often the truth only gets exposed when a person who is determined to prove themselves right, ends up proving an opposing theory. No fear!
The oppression you folks are pandering is something to behold. It goes beyond defensive. Just like the politicians who were convinced that a non-Galilean reality must be enforced on the minds of the population to keep people from being distracted by something so obviously wrong; your side is attempting to censure any opposing theory that doesn't line up with conventional wisdom.