Listening to the experts to set policy is an elitist approach. I’m fearful of an elitist approach. I am also fearful it leads to totalitarianism, especially when you say ‘We are doing it for the public good.’

Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn, commenting on the ability of health districts to close schools due to the coronavirus pandemic. A new proposal would block the health districts’ authority to close schools. (Idaho Education News — August 10, 2020)