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If there isn't any evidence why would you be inclined to believe it?

There's a difference between "no evidence exists" and "evidence exists, but we haven't disclosed it".

Perhaps my original comment was unclear, but I believe the statements made in the article imply the latter.

Why do you think the American spooks have any credibility?

IMO, the most American of traits is a deep seated disbelief that their own government has private citizens' best interests at heart.

Many people do not agree, believing that their government (as defined by what they think it should do) is on their side.

It is a matter of trust or distrust by default. Personally, I believe the spirit of the US Constitution is to distrust those in charge.

It doesn't matter, the outcome is still the same - if there's no evidence presented then it might as well not exist.