The JFK Assassination and American Conspiracy Culture by Jonathan Earle

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31. The two biggest contribution to ongoing conspiracy theories is ...

… hiding information and discrediting theorists. Government should do the opposite.
Sometimes it seems that Government actions encourage the development of conspiracy theories.

JFK-related files being sequestered for 75 years.
The investigation into 911 was resisted by the White House and there was never a criminal investigation.

Conspiracy theories are going to arise in any important tragedy like these and they often legitimate questions. Unanswered questions undermine confidence and raise doubts. It is a good end in itself for government to address these questions as best they can and not simply deride the questioners. Release the information and assist - rather than resist the questioners.

Example: A lot of people suspect that explosives were used in the World Trade Center and have published papers and held conferences on that subject but NIST never tested for explosives nor responded to the data presented.
Is there any reason the government could not help answer questions like these … questions that can be answered?