Are Pandemic Policies Turning the West Into China?
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The Covid-19 pandemic is a crisis of sufficient magnitude and impact to constitute a major stress test for Western democracies. While it may be reasonable to scale back certain liberties in the midst of a serious crisis, such as an imminent military threat, it is not always easy to get the balance right. In the heat of a national or global crisis, citizens may be overcome with fear and panic, and may surrender more of their liberties than they ought to.
Are Pandemic Policies Turning the West Into China?
Are Pandemic Policies Turning the West Into…
Are Pandemic Policies Turning the West Into China?
The Covid-19 pandemic is a crisis of sufficient magnitude and impact to constitute a major stress test for Western democracies. While it may be reasonable to scale back certain liberties in the midst of a serious crisis, such as an imminent military threat, it is not always easy to get the balance right. In the heat of a national or global crisis, citizens may be overcome with fear and panic, and may surrender more of their liberties than they ought to.