Believe

When a new story hits, the rational people wait to get the facts before voicing an opinion but they are crowded out by the first responders who know full well that the first report will set the agenda. If you have a dog in the fight you want to get your version out immediately and worry about accuracy later. This is the way the modern information system works; thus, the logical thinking people are left in the dust. All too often years later it remains unclear just what happened. Once people choose a side they are loathed to accept new information contrary to what they believe.