Most Americans were willing to accept some level of conflicting messaging on a virus no one (except perhaps Wuhan lab technicians) had heard of before it spread around the world. But we’re nearly two years into the pandemic and, judging by statements from public health officials, the science hasn’t substantially advanced enough to explain COVID claims that conflict with one another in speeches or media interviews.

Is this about mass vaccination at all costs? Do the rewards of mass vaccination (and endless boosters) outweigh the risks of being seen as contradictory or incompetent? Or is this merely about control? We’ve certainly seen Democratic politicians take advantage of COVID to pass a barrage of policies—from mail-in voting to eviction moratoriums.

Whatever the reason, perhaps the absurd claim that it’s potentially unsafe to get together for Christmas will catch the attention of more Americans. Reasonable people must be getting sick of this overreach; they’re likely questioning why we let one man have so much control over our lives.

It’s not the holidays that should be canceled. It’s time to reject Fauci and his enablers.