Real conspiracies involve small groups with aligned interests and leave evidence over time through leaks or investigations. This would require perfect coordination across dozens of institutions and hundreds of people with no leaks, no inconsistencies, no one breaking ranks. Kirk was doing live events and maintaining his normal public schedule right up until he was killed. There’s a clear, documented trail. The difference between healthy skepticism and paranoid thinking is asking: what level of coordination would this require, and is that actually plausible? Some institutional distrust is absolutely warranted based on history, but I don’t believe this is one.

Your fear that he is not dead, is your fear of being manipulated. The question should not be "is he alive or is he dead" it should be "is the movement caused by this event something I support?" In that case, you either decide to get on this train, or wait for the next train. This train is one of peace, one where you could effect change, if you decide to wait, the next best option is likely one of war, where your sons will pay with their lives.

I don't believe that man is dead.

what is the first train and how do you get on it?

I have few fears left & I'm on nobody's train. I walk my path because I'm in no rush to get anywhere & I like to explore. Desception is never the answer.

Paranoia is believing that the world is out to get you. Skepticism is simply asking the question is this true & what evidence is there to the contrary? Everyone wants you to believe & agree to their version of reality. The more they want you to believe their version, the more skeptical I become. The truth should be self evident, it does not require protection or a campaign. The truth always has a way of rising to the surface, even if the water is thick with mud.