[jjsheridan5]

Beware anyone who shuts down normal discourse and analysis of all theories...

You are exactly right. Accusations of "conspiracy theorist" have become the equivalent of accusations of "racist" -- broadening a term (in this case "conspiracy theory") to such an extent as to become essentially meaningless. But the accusation carries with it the connotation of the more accurate, and more limited, definition.

Speculation on motive, is not "conspiracy theory". It is "speculation". Speculation on additional shooters is not "conspiracy theory". It is "speculation". In fact, very little of what goes under the accusatory heading of "conspiracy theory" is in any way tied to an actual "conspiracy", and is certainly in no way a "theory". Speculation is good, valuable, and a vital way in which ordinary people provide a balance to the immense powers inherent in law enforcement. Even when speculation is bizarre, lacking evidence, and implausible, it still serves a role (a very vital role).

Speculation has nothing in common with things like bigfoot, the lunar landing, and aliens. These things are not mere speculation, but rather full blown coverups so vast that they require an actual "conspiracy".

Yet, there seems to be far too many people who are so scared of the accusation of "conspiracy theory", that they shy away from the good, natural, and vital speculation that they would otherwise engage in. Much like someone so scared of accusations of "racist" that they stick their head in the sand about very real problems which exist.

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Speculation and "thinking things through" is essential for all endeavors in life. You are correct that accusations of "conspiracy theory" is like how people scream "racism" when it isn't there.

As a Judeo Christian, we are presented with a grand conspiracy: that of actual evil in the world with a plan to attack Christ and His Church.

Jesus Himself was subjected to the conspiracy of Hell against Him in the forty days in the desert.

And as Christians are not to be "ignorant of the devil's wiles", in the same manner we are to be "Bereans" or skeptics who "test all things" including BS MSM narratives and those who deliver the MSM narrative dung.

"Wise as serpents, but meek as doves..."

You are exactly right. Accusations of "conspiracy theorist" have become the equivalent of accusations of "racist" -- broadening a term (in this case "conspiracy theory") to such an extent as to become essentially meaningless. But the accusation carries with it the connotation of the more accurate, and more limited, definition.

Speculation on motive, is not "conspiracy theory". It is "speculation". Speculation on additional shooters is not "conspiracy theory". It is "speculation". In fact, very little of what goes under the accusatory heading of "conspiracy theory" is in any way tied to an actual "conspiracy", and is certainly in no way a "theory". Speculation is good, valuable, and a vital way in which ordinary people provide a balance to the immense powers inherent in law enforcement. Even when speculation is bizarre, lacking evidence, and implausible, it still serves a role (a very vital role).