That's why scientists don't make decisions. That is one of the most ridiculous myths of the modern era. TRUST THE SCIENCE Y'ALL! Politicians claiming they believe in science and deferring to the science man means they don't take any responsibility. Meanwhile the science man (or woman here) isn't about to take responsibility either.

Outside of Clown World, executives make decisions after weighing in options and input from many sources. Not just scientists. And executives take responsibility for their decisions. "The buck stops here." They don't defer to anyone, whether scientist or garbage man.

As a scientist you can certainly give your qualified opinion, as can any other rando. You cannot impose your opinion on anyone else or pretend that your opinions embody truth from the weight of authority alone. It is an absolute travesty how Big Tech and the media encourage us to depend on establishment authority for scientific facts. That is NOT science.