There are substantial differences (and, I would argue, motivated reasoning) on the subject of mask mandates. To me, that's the area where the political desire t

There are substantial differences (and, I would argue, motivated reasoning) on the subject of mask mandates. To me, that's the area where the political desire to "look like we're doing something" has trumped following the data. On vaccines, case rates, etc. I agree with what you said.