Authoritarianism In The Guise Of Freedom

Sarah Huckabee Sanders vows not to impose mask, vaccine mandates if elected governor of Arkansas (link). This sounds like "pro-freedom" but is it?. In an authoritarian government, you not only do what the dictator says to do but also don't do what the dictator says you don't need to do. Critical thinking, empathy, and promotion of the general welfare play no role in decisions made by the followers of a dictator. Ironically, the followers think they are acting out of their want for freedom when the government is actually controlling them. Click on the link below for more:

Giving up on freedom 

CNN's SE Cupp (a Republican) also chimes in on the GOP's reluctance to promote Covid-19 vaccinations and its negative consequences for the party (link).