The "Skeptics" appear to be a rather large group.
You are correct; they are a very large group. However, I look at it as taking the easy road. It's very easy to habitually doubt beliefs when they are not proven scientifically.
When you look at it that way, there is no proof that the skeptic is correct, or the paranormal issue in question.
It is much more difficult to look for the real answer, and to strive for the truth.
Personally I see skeptics like Randi as cowardly.
Now....a scientist that uses the scientific method, uses common sense, and remains scientifically skeptic, is going to find more answers to the "truth" simply because they are searching for it in the first place.
Where skeptics just use negative perceptions of doubt on anything not based on science.
Is there a place for skeptics? YES! There have been a lot of people that owe their money and their lives to people that debunk fraudulent paranormal claims.
The point to all of it is to not be so one sided, and not get so rapped up in the feeling that everything not explained by science is fraudulent or not real.
It's about keeping an open mind, remaining balanced and looking at both sides of the story.
