Thank you for posting your thoughts in poetic form.
It is the truth that sets us free. To believe the lie is the choice of the individual.
Principle...We are products of our volition not our circumstances.
It seems there is a general reluctance to take responsiblity for our thoughts, motives, decision, actions. There are options....homeschooling.....alternative media....steemit....etc.
However you are describing the thoughts of many who believed what they were told as you said...'without thinking'.