Quote from: jbreher on Today at 03:17:53 AM

Quote from: HairyMaclairy on Today at 01:21:49 AM

You can keep your liberties.

Much as I would like to thank you for your magnanimous offer, I'm afraid that my fellow 'merkins -- many of them at least -- would rather cower under a benevolent boot than take responsibility for their own well-being. And accordingly are making an irresistible force determined to throw away their liberties - with mine thrown right out in the process.

As for myself, I'm perfectly capable of limiting my exposure to disease vectors on my own volition.

But... Unless you do own a fully staffed hospital for yourself... if the uncontrolled idiots go collapse the health system what would happen if you (or any of your family members) do need it for other critical illness and you can't get the much needed medical care?

As much as total freedom is encomiable such thing doesn't really exist as the actions of other people do impact and restrict yours. A balance (and it is of course arguable what the right one is) is required.

I am perfectly fine with some rules like requiring people to wear masks in public places and avoiding physical contact, etc... not so much with some of the movement restrictions but.....