Is there any independent thinking, research or other responsible efforts to vette the substance of these decisions before they're made? are there any honest science oriented people in these agencies, or just political run-of-the-mill 'decision makers'? Or is this being shoved down DOLI's throat from 'above' politically? I am convinced DOLI has no real idea if masks should be mandated, why, for what groups, for how long, any real dangers (not theoretical) with and without them, what equipment is necessary, and so on...

It is difficult to make good decisions when relevant information is greatly withheld - I'll give them only that much...