Absolutely, my thoughts also. Isn't it strange hearing a scientist who should know better taking the word of governments, rather than doing their own analysis in any case? Isn't it supposed to be the other way round, the scientists are supposed to advise governments?
How things have changed, and no wonder we are losing faith in "Science".
In the end the most advanced scientists are those actually applying it in the field, such as your good self, and me too, we apply the science and the proof is in the pudding.
Common sense has to come around in the end, hopefully not too late :))