Individual execution of “prudence” is… well, prudent.
COMPELLED execution of “prudence” is…
Here in the PeoplesRepublik of Massachusetts, the GOVERNMENT has determined that it’s okay for Target stores to be open - but NOT for Macy’s to be open. Their “logic?” Target sells groceries; Macy’s does not. Apparently, the proximity of mayonaise renders Covid less contagious. Who knew?
I’m a pretty prudent guy. But I question the idea that collective prudence required the destruction of the world’s economy, the suspension of constitutional rights, and the surrender of business decision-making, to a cabal of glorified student-council/hall-monotor know-littles.
As a conservative Libertarian sort, I guess that’s the “overkill” part of me.