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Jason wrote:
> That's quite a prejudice.

Here's a good example:
<http://drkoop.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=93&id=512091>

They make the classic logical fallacy of confusing correlation
with causation. The results are being trumpeted by people who
have been grinding this particular axe for decades. And there
are expansive claims made that are not supported by any evidence.