"The name we have for that group who think they "know better" is "Scientists;" they're intellectuals who use their powers of observation and rational thought to methodically discern oft-hidden truths*. You can ignore them, and I won't stop you, but you should admit, at least to yourself, that to do so is an irrational self-destructive act."
.
May I offer you a mirror? Neither scientists nor intellectuals have established any links to support your opinion. You are unwilling to accept their conclusions, which is hypocritical, as well as an "irrational self-destructive act."
.
You provided a link, possibly intended to prove your thoughts regarding sweeteners and potential health problems, but it contained (in part) this nugget: "... scant quantitative data exist to determine whether such changes in dietary composition are related to the current epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States."
.
Hmmm.