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But I think you hit the nail on the point that “it is actionable”.

You argue any such conclusion is not actionable. But it is, and to make example, one can imagine that senators will be more circumspect in sponsoring labs to do this kind of work. If no one held the opinion, they wouldn’t care a hoot.

Is it a certainty? For sure it’s not. But having opinions is worthwhile.