Several Republican politicians were exposed to someone at CPAC who tested positive for COVID-19, and they have chosen to quarantine themselves so as to not get anyone else infected. Why even take the risk of possibly transmitting the disease to your colleagues, constituents, and staffers? Sen. Ted Cruz is among those currently isolating themselves until the threat passes.

Mock him all you want; it’s the responsible thing to do.

But one Republican is taking a different approach. Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert says he will not quarantine himself despite possible exposure to the patient at the center of this issue.