The new refrain of the liberal academic is “ Trust the expert because they are smarter than you”. While an expert is more read and practiced in their area of work, it does not generalize to all life. It may not even signify expertise in their general area of study. They may even be incorrect in their interpretation of the data as well as their conclusions. They maybe correct in their interpretation, but their data maybe inaccurately collected, not representative or what is referred to as outlier data. Science is a search to understand the natural processes of the universe. It is ever seeking answers. Well publicized and commonly accepted natural laws are subject to refinement or correction. There is a level above process, that science can’t explain, values.
Democrats new mantra directs you to follow the lead of the experts. Suppose, you have different values than the expert. Are you wrong to hold different values. Perhaps some will believe you are, (see )When You can’t decide, if you believe in free speech!some won’t! The beauty of our system of governance is that it recognizes, even tolerates differences! Government force is employ only to protect, not in place of a persuasive argument. This doesn’t mean you can’t espouse your point of view or attempt to persuade. It doesn’t mean you celebrate the opposing point of view. You may even believe what is advocated is abhorrent. It does mean you can’t interfere with an individual’s natural right to believe it. If you don’t agree, advance your position, persuade, don’t seek to compel!
Science explains process in the natural world. It doesn’t tell you what you should hold valuable or how to live your life. Simply because you agree with a study, doesn’t make it valid! It certainly shouldn’t be a justification to use mob rule to order the lives of others based upon your beliefs in an expert or study. Experts are a resource to be employed, like a tool, not a ruler to Decide your lifestyle!
If you stand against” categorization by government of mis or disinformation like this post and continue to speak your mind! Free speech demands protection especially that speech you disagree with. There is little need to protect the popular view! Experts are useful, just not as rulers!
