2020 was a bad year for freedom; let’s make the liberal case for a better future
The main culprits are conspiracy theorists, who always thrive in times of plague and abuse free speech to spread disinformation and lies
02 January 2021 - 15:47
It’s been a terrible year for personal freedom. And I’m not just saying that because I happen to find myself in yet another lockdown.
Like war or other disasters, a pandemic shifts priorities. In 2020, individual liberty seemed less important and public health appeared most urgent. State paternalism suddenly looked surprisingly acceptable, or at least necessary...
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