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Melisa Idelson's avatar

I believe we will definitely face this threat again. I believe that those who would wield power over others used this opportunity for a trial run to observe who complied and who resisted. I believe that from the perspective of those of us who stand for individual rights and freedom, the world failed the test. Too many allowed their own fears to drive them to give up their rights, while many others found that by aligning with the right side, they too gained power over others, with the side benefit of telling themselves that they are the righteous and deserve this power.

We will face this threat again. The next “emergency” may look different. But the proposed solutions will be the same, with similar promises of safety, virtue and power if you comply, and public shaming, rejection and isolation if you resist.

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