It does seem like there are different responses from Blue and Red states on protocols (for the most part) and that most people vociferously against masks and vaxx are the hard core Republicans. You don't think that?
Of course I do!
Like it as not, this issue has become politically charged and no one is immune. I do sincerely try to look critically at what is said by those one "my side" of the political aisle, and I certainly don't agree with every "Republican talking point" on Covid, but my priors doubtlessly impact where I land and how I interpret data.
The most anyone can do is to strive for objectively while understanding we all have our biases. It's just funny to me when someone as aggressively partisan as Pokerbrat criticizes those who disagree with him as being too political.
"Yeah, hi, Ma Kettle? This is Pa Kettle. Just calling to say 'you're black.'"