The Profession gives the impression is it evidence and information leading to advice and policy. However, as your example shows, for many it is advice or policy then scramble around for something to back up the desired policy.
So it's justifying something that's already been decided. I don't consider that a skill but deception and lack of integrity.
I think the only serious future for the Profession is to market itself as a genuine source of unbiased information and advice, achieved by tried and tested methods and rigour. Sadly, there will be bad apples who spoil it for everyone.
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