If somebody tells me somebody has proven A + B = C in quantum physics, I'll accept it because:
1 - I have no idea what quantum physics entails.
2 - It doesn't affect me that I know of.
Then somebody tells me that it's not true, A + B actually = G, I'll accept it because of the same two reasons.
But somebody tells me all this yes/no round and round research is being funded with my tax money... now wait a god damn minute!
So I look to Limbaugh, Hannity, and FOX to keep me informed. Oh, and twitter too.