People will find a million excuses for bullshit that benefits them personally at the expense of others rather than entertain even the idea of non-bullshit alternatives that benefit everyone equally.
@aral Frighteningly true.
@hamishtpb @aral
See also The Tennis Dilemma section of this article: "Survival of the Stupidest"
https://www.science20.com/hammock_physicist/survival_stupidest-77846
@aral the weirdest part is when people make up all kinds of excuses to support bullshit that damages them personally. Like the red hats voting against keeping their healthcare.