I understand that some people don't want to change their lifestyles in order to preserve their "freedom." I get it. No one likes to be forced. I value my freedom. You know what else I value?
My 99-year old Great Grandmother. I've written to her since I was a child- I still write to her. I have never met her. She lives states away. Someday, I want to fly out and meet her.
That can't happen if someone decides that they don't need to quarantine because they're "free" and decides to live like they do normally. They might infect someone, who infects someone, who infects my Grandma. Do you think she'll survive it? I mean, she was around during the Great Depression- this should be a snap, right?
There are millions of people at risk. I understand that freedom is important- it is. But you know what? I'm willing to sacrifice mine, yours, everyone's, for a short time if it means giving other people more.