Evolution, the Bible, and the 3.5 Million Dollar Violin - my article

[Jackalope]

The court was just used as an example for a point someone made awhile ago (I don't even remember who… do you?)

No, but as I recall, it was not favorable to your opinion.

You seem to agree that there is an instance where it is good to trust the word of reliable people.

For mundane claims, yes. For extraordinary claims, no. For judicial claims, no.

There's still the issue of establishing who is "reliable". I stand by my position that corroborating evidence is required for non-mundane claims.

Clearly you disagree, as is your right. You're free to be as credulous as you choose, but don't expect me to follow suit.