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Today's food for thought.
We've been under lockdown for over 3 weeks. In the meantime I've been moderating a group of ~400 people in our locale about this crisis, and the fear is palpable. The penalties for violating the Executive Orders are up to a $5k fine and/or 6 months jailtime.
Among one of the ridiculous provisions in the EO is people can't even walk their dogs or exersize in solitude, while maintaining a safe and responsible 6 foot distance. There are some people suing the Puerto Rican government calling some of the provisions unconstitutional.
Something isn't quite right.
I believe in individual responsibility and precaution, both to do what's necessary for individuals to prevent spreading the disease, and for individuals to make their own choice to protect themselves. I also believe in some (but not all) of the government-mandated provisions happening around the world (mainly to keep idiots from being idiots). I think the real answer lies somewhere in between.
But legislating ourselves into total lockdown has made me realize that for most people, their liberty isn't worth more than a $5k fine and 6 months jailtime, and is worth less than a $1200 stimulus check.
That, is the scary part.
We've been under lockdown for over 3 weeks. In the meantime I've been moderating a group of ~400 people in our locale about this crisis, and the fear is palpable. The penalties for violating the Executive Orders are up to a $5k fine and/or 6 months jailtime.
Among one of the ridiculous provisions in the EO is people can't even walk their dogs or exersize in solitude, while maintaining a safe and responsible 6 foot distance. There are some people suing the Puerto Rican government calling some of the provisions unconstitutional.
Something isn't quite right.
I believe in individual responsibility and precaution, both to do what's necessary for individuals to prevent spreading the disease, and for individuals to make their own choice to protect themselves. I also believe in some (but not all) of the government-mandated provisions happening around the world (mainly to keep idiots from being idiots). I think the real answer lies somewhere in between.
But legislating ourselves into total lockdown has made me realize that for most people, their liberty isn't worth more than a $5k fine and 6 months jailtime, and is worth less than a $1200 stimulus check.
That, is the scary part.
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