Can you take a stab at the question in the OP?Oh, I believe in science. I just see no compelling reason why every government on earth would lie about the shape of the planet. Plus, the moon is round. We can all see it.
What would you say the reason is that this particular topic, of all the wild and stupid things being discussed out there, is so volatile in the mainstream? Why do you suppose it is such an enormous threat to the status quo?