Some bullet points, free stream of thought. What follows is why I refuse to simply abrogate my rights, conscience, and ability to gather data just because a politician or expert says they know better.
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Power corrupts

There's a ton of power and money in medicine

Pharma out spends the oil industry's governmental lobby around two to one

There have been medical scandals before, and there will be others (Vioxx, doctors endorsing cigarettes I could go on)

An ignorant public reflects a negative society, negative ruling class

Change has come from the grass roots level

The media makes money off sensationalism

Fortunately there are many alternatives to the mainstream media

Experts deserve both our attention and yet scrutiny

Experts are often found on both sides of a topic, but one side typically gets the megaphone

We the citizens now have much access to data and various recorded media to check and balance power

The China travel ban was first xenophobic and racist, later said ban was not only a great idea but should have come sooner

We vote on, interact with, attempt to influence, petiton, and protest our politicians

Who's watching the watchman?

We have every right to research, inquire, and ask questions

The Constitution of the United States is an amazingly prescient document, we must exercise and defend such rights vigorously