# Covid-19
## End of Freedom?

> Fred has been at home all week with his family (following the governments advice). However, he decides to go to the local corner shop to buy a bottle of wine and some snacks - he might put the children to sleep early and have a quiet night with his wife. Yet on his journey (less than 200 yards), he's stopped by the police. The police ask where he is going? Why isn't he in his house? He informs them that it's quiet and he's just going to the corner shop to pick up some groceries (wine and nibbles) and will keep a safe distance. The police automatically inform Fred he's in breach of the law, and the items he's purchasing are not 'life critical' groceries - and is asked to return home - not before being given a fine and a *warning* that he should not leave his house unless it's absolutely necessary!

You have to read between the lines, when rules and laws are passed for 'safety' reason. For the greater good. Especially when these conditions apply to all - even though the conditions are set by the 'majority' or elected leaders.

Is it a tradeoff between our safety and our freedom?

The world at large is in a state of chaos, anyone could die, it's not safe to go outside, avoid any contact, lock yourself in your house.

* Peoples basic human rights and freedom
* Tracking and monioring people's data (movements and interactions)
* Economic and social impact

When 55% of the people vote and win a decision, yet a 100% of the people have to tolerate and endure the final result, is this fair?

Of course, these 'restrictions' are for a limited period of time. Yet they stretch the boundaries of what it means to be free.

Google and Apple which to track peoples data (movements and who they interact with). This would never be allowed (data protection act). We have been assured that this will only be a 'temporary' measure. Once you have opended Pandora's box, it's hard to close.

While we might not be talkinga Totalitarianism, we are on the path towards this, government recognizes no limits to its authority as it strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever feasible for the greater good.

No alternative? We must go into full lockdown if we're to survive?

Sweden is one country in the world which has **not** yet implemented a **full-scale lockdown** in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

You might say Sweden does not care about it's people, and they've decided to let people die. However, the country's infection and death rates are the lowest in Europe.

Having the economy and businesses closed for months is no small fact. While the government is encouraging banks to offer 'loans' during these challenging times, and encouraging people to say at home and 'wait' patiently, we have to wonder, if this is akin to the **Titanic hitting an iceburg?** Handing out extra warm jumpers and coco as water fills up the lower compartments. Informing people that everything will be fine.