The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly been one of the most significant global health crises of our time, leaving an indelible mark on the world. At the forefront of the public health response was Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). However, Fauci’s role in the pandemic has been the subject of intense scrutiny, particularly regarding the controversial topic of gain-of-function research. One of the key revelations from the Select Subcommittee’s investigation was the arbitrary nature of the “6 feet apart” social distancing r…