The root of it are several irrational beliefs: 1) the government is clumsy but generally benevolent 2) authority figures presented via the media are always to be believed, you should dismiss anyone who disagrees with authority figures 3) it's "wrong" to make generalizations about groups of people based on their race/religion etc. 4) individuals who are members of races or religions that have bad reputations based on hard data should be given preferential treatment and have their transgressions ignored. Reality: 1) national governments are chocked full of psychopaths that scheme with corporate executives and wealthy people, constantly. They see us as cattle. They are overwhelmingly jews, and the very most powerful are all jews. 2) authorities presented in the media are stood up by the people in #1 3) making generalizations about people based on their race/religion is basic self preservation. You don't treat brown bears like puppies, and you shouldn't do the same with people. There are tame brown bears, but you sure as hell shouldn't give one you don't know the benefit of the doubt. 4) parasitic groups should be ostracized from healthy countries. Deceitful groups should never be allowed into positions of power.