Relying on the general public's lack of scientific knowledge these tactics are routinely employed to rile up the masses against issues that certain groups oppose on ideological grounds.

Bonus points for saying that science is now a religion.

That one really ticks me off.

Unfortunately, many adult humans died, intellectually speaking, many years ago. They haven't had a new thought in decades (and don't want to) and find any thing that challenges their extinct reasoning ability to be anathema. They also find those with live brains quite threatening, therefore the statement about religion and scence. It's all about comfort levels. That's why they are so attached to "gut instinct". They are making it very clear that they don't use their brains to make decisions. This may be why there are so many commercials and products for elimination aid.

This may be why there are so many commercials and products for elimination aid.