It's always good to recheck your premises. And everyone goes overboard at least once in a while. That said, I've never gotten the impression that you get hysterical or jump to conclusions. FWIW.
Also, you're not alone thinking they would never go this far. Live and learn, I don't intend to underestimate governmental malice again.
I agree. I feel like I have lost something. Once someone or something lies to me, and blatantly so, it will take a lot to convince me they are truthful in any matter.
I trust absolutely nothing coming out of government. Nothing. If the FDA or the Administration tells me cyanide is bad to ingest, I am going to get another source.