During the pandemic, which has not yet ended, we’ve all heard lots of chatter about freedom. Folks are figuratively burning their masks as a statement of their personal freedom. We have seen patrons packed into bars and other venues, against the advice of medical professionals, claiming they have the freedom to congregate. Political leaders in some states have banned mask mandates in schools arguing that parents have the freedom to make their own decisions regarding their kids. And the fundamental reason given by so many anti-vaxers and government skeptics is that they have the freedom to accept or reject any medical intervention. These arguments are framed as pro-freedom positions in an effort to make it difficult for opponents to challenge them. Who wants to be seen protesting against freedom? Not surprisingly, and as I have posted previously on this blog, these issues are more complex. Freedom is not absolute. That’s why we have laws, regulations and societal mores t
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