26 sats \ 6 replies \ @Bell_curve 6 Mar \ parent \ on: Covid Showed Us Who Really Rules America | Mises Institute libertarian
Compliance was self governed?
There were many people who opposed covid restrictions and mandates but complied nevertheless under threat of being fined or arrested or incarcerated.
Compliance does not mean voluntary support or agreement
This depends on where you were and what stage of the pandemic we're talking about. In much of Red America, there weren't government mandates immediately and they were lifted somewhat quickly. However, many people followed Covid guidance on their own accord.
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Not in my state and county where restrictions remained thru the beginning of 2022.
Vaccine passport to eat in restaurants or attend a large sporting event.
Mask mandates were lifted in 2022
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Yeah, you probably had it the worst. Maybe NY.
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California was bad especially SF and LA. It was probably fine in small rural areas.
San Diego was slightly better: no mask mandate in 2021.
All the kids had to wear masks when classroom instruction resumed. This was demanded by teachers. God forbid if a teacher gets sick. Students might actually learn!
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I think the government teachers may have dealt themselves a fatal blow during covid.
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Hopefully
They are looking more and more non essential
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