"It's not a fentanyl problem, it's a people problem."

"It's not a car infrastructure problem, it's a people problem."

"It's not a food safety problem, it's a people problem."

"It's not a lead paint problem, it's a people problem."

"It's not an asbestos problem, it's a people problem."

"It's not a smoking problem, it's a people problem."

What an absurd set of equivalences to make regarding a scientist's relationship to their own work.

If an engineer provided this line of excuse to me, I wouldn't let them anywhere near a product again - a complete abdication of personal and professional responsibility.