No Valid Justification In Free Society For Mandatory Lockdown

Why is it those on the Left of politics seem on average more comfortable with government mandated Covid-19 related restrictions on what we can, and can't do? What happened to catch-cries like, "My body, my choice"? "Love is love"?

The youngest person to have died in Australia from Covid-19 was a 42 year old cruise ship crew member from the Phillipines with pre-existing health issues.

The fact is, if you are healthy and under 65, the chances of getting a severe dose of Covid-19 are small. The chance of dying from it is remote.

Shouldn't people be free to choose if they want to risk exposure to Covid-19? And those who are old and 'at risk' can choose to isolate themselves.

In fact, the more our young, healthy population get exposed, infected, and recover, the faster our society will reach 'herd immunity' levels. That would then reduce the risk of transmission to the elderly and vulnerable.

What is the justification for the suspension of our liberties and rights?

The government's role should be to provide us with the information needed to make informed decisions. Not to force us, through threats of fines and jail, to close our businesses and cease our livlihoods and recreational activities.

I can't think of a valid reason for the government to take away the free choice from the citizens in this regard.

Sure, there should be compulsory quarantine of infected persons, or persons who may be infected. But that's only because infection can be carried through the air, unlike say HIV-AIDS which requires bodily fluid transmission. So if you are infected, you pose a threat to others.

If you think you have a good justification for the authoritarian lock-down, I'd love to hear it.

I think I've thought of all possible justifications, but they only work if the proposer would also agree to similar lock-downs against seasonal influenza. Or banning all motor bikes because to ride one on our streets, is inviting a serious injury, of which society will be left to cover the costs.

If you ban motorbikes you'll have to ban all 'extreme' sports, because you want to protect people from themselves.

If you argue a public health issue, then ban cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and over-eating, and mandate compulsory exercise. That's the type of authoritarianis m our governments' have strayed into, and we've let them.

Oh, and I get that many of you feel comfortable with the lock-down restrictions. But that should be your choice. The government shouldn't make it for you.

"My life, my choice".

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