In today's hyperbolic, 24/7 news cycle, every outlet has their bias. More than ever it seems that the news is based more in sensationalized headlines, designed more for generating clicks than for informing the readers.
At 1776 Analysis, we tend more toward an Originalist understanding of the proper size and scope of government.
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Combatting COVID-19 has always been a risk mitigation scenario. Governments have assumed the role of your risk management authority, a responsibility that rightfully belongs to you. The governments should educate the population on the risk, severity, and mitigation strategies but the ultimate decisions should fall to the people. To be free you must have choice.
President Trump, and his administration, were not able to close the United States (US) economy and they will not be able to order it reopened. The President’s administration can offer guidelines and recommendations for the States, but ultimately it is up to the States to determine when they want to reopen.
In less than a month, State governments have begun to issue stay at home orders, some States have criminalized leaving your home, public gatherings have been banned, public parks have been closed, schools have been closed for the school year, and we have simply gone along. Is that really a power we want vested in our governments?
COVID-19 is serious, especially if you are over 60 with pre-existing cardiovascular issues, diabetes, respiratory disease, or hypertension. If you are under 60 and otherwise healthy, there is no reason for you to be buying your local Walmart out of toilet paper.
