Thanks for the answers. I feel a little more sane now

As well as what's been said by others, I think also I love a good argument.
Knowing that the scientific community is on your side helps.

We won't back down because we know we're right and we can prove it.

they won't back down because (pick any/all from list below):

• The government will have beaten them
• their book/dvd/lecture sales will drop
• THEY KNOW THEY'RE RIGHT