Research as I understand, is supposed to be
A process of painstaking complexity
Performed by diligent people who have studied
Extensively on a topic- now waters have been muddied-
In this pandemic, suddenly everyone has become
A master of research, it’s no longer a domain for some
All view-points should equally valid be
An expert’s opinion should hold the same weight as one from you or me
Searching within the complex algorithms of sites online
For “facts” to validate one’s beliefs is just fine-
To pass off as research, used to argue and debate
With health care professionals, or vehemently state
One’s point of view in posts with polarizing content
That is not research, for any purpose or intent
A major disservice this is to all those working incessantly
In research on the pandemic, the virus, vaccines- to free
The world from the pandemic- why would their end-goal be different
They use science, not social media “research”, to justify their intent…
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Passion...unbridled 
You are so right. Everyone has become an expert, and don’t try to argue with the ‘researchers.’
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