Claiming we don't have to wear masks or go into lockdown because it violates our freedom focuses on individual rights while ignoring our responsibilities. Being a member of a free society means respecting the right of others. Our freedom to behave however we want should be limited if that behavior endangers the health of others.
See also: helmets on motorbikes, seat belts, gun control, smoking bans.
EDIT: sorry, forgot to do the bit where you quote the origiginal poster - I was agreeing with Jazus's post above re 'freedom'.
See also: helmets on motorbikes, seat belts, gun control, smoking bans.
EDIT: sorry, forgot to do the bit where you quote the origiginal poster - I was agreeing with Jazus's post above re 'freedom'.