Counterpoint: many atrocities have been made acceptable to the general population, in the name of "public health" (or at least, the greater public good).
For me, "the greater good" does not over-ride personal critical analysis.
For me, "the greater good" does not over-ride personal critical analysis.
100 % disagree. The "social distancing" has caused state governments to take extreme measures closing down many business. The distancing has also put undo stress upon families. How many business have closed permanently? How many people are now suffering major depression due to these policies? How many people have committed suicide due to economic or relational hardship due to these polices? Masks and social distancing have done WAY more harm, than if we just ignored the virus and went about our lives.
It adds up to significant unnecessary suffering.
The it, I assume, refers to the topic at hand. Namely wearing masks. It does not in any way add up to suffering.