Is it now a theory? Last time I checked it was def a fact. If you thought for a moment the abundance of threads where going to be met with a

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then you don't really don't know how the majority of the outcomes are more likely to be. Sure, we can argue and debate all day long about the single cell theory your stating it to be and how insignificant other life forms are compared to the cruelty of cats and dogs used as shark bait.
Was I affected by the images, I wasn't, why would I be?. Being realistic rather than hoping to make some kind of difference is wishful thinking. And the sad reality of it is, you know this yourself.
If that bothers you, You shouldn't be posting topics close to your heart.