In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, a majority of Americans say they think it’s more important to research health issues than to simply trust experts – although Democrats trust experts more.
That’s according to Rasmussen Reports.
The survey finds that, in terms of their own health-care decisions, 35% of American adults say they believe it’s safe to trust advice from experts, while 58% say it’s important to do your own research.
Thinking back on the Covid-19 pandemic, 45% say they think most of the experts were basically right, while 41% say they believe most experts were basically wrong, and 14% say they are not sure.
There is a wide political gap in these findings.
While 73% of Democrats say they believe most experts were right about the Covid-19 pandemic, that belief is shared by only 24% of Republicans and 37% of those not affiliated with either major party.
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Republicans, 16% of Democrats and 44% of the unaffiliated say they think most experts got it wrong about Covid-19.
While a majority (63%) of Democrats have at least some trust in experts who give health advice in the media, that opinion is shared by just 28% of Republicans and 34% of the unaffiliated.
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Keeps them from ever have to think for themselves, or take responsibility for their choices. Following authority figures blindly is part of their DNA. Blaming others is their coin of the realm.
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