04-19-2020, 10:04 AM
(04-19-2020, 09:50 AM)hollodero Wrote: A state needs authority. If one doesn't like their authority, there are elections to vote for persons with a different approach. But when everyone still should be free to do dumb stuff that threatens the community, then this is not freedom. Not for those that get infected and possibly die because some folks won't respect sensible measures. Many seem to confuse freedom with recklessness and egocentrism. In fact it comes with responsibility.
Generally, I'd say folks need to listen to actual experts more. Which is hard, since your country is so divided and so many would believe Trump over everyone on any topic. But these experts and their recommendations could make one determine if measures are appropriate or over the top.
Admittedly, I live in a country where though we usually dislike our politicians very much, we still trust them to act reasonable and in good faith in times like those, and that their decisions are shaped by expertise. Makes it easier to see it that way.
I like this answer. In this coronavirus situation, I totally agree. The problem is asking the US government to act in reasonable and good faith and not just abuse times of crisis to increase their own power and strip individual right is laughable.
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