Thinning The Herd
A certain brand of “Don’t Tread On Me” libertarians are anti-mask, anti-vax, anti-Covid-19 restrictions, anti-science, and generally anti-sanity.
I say let them go Big! Consider it a grand experiment in choices and consequences, with perhaps a lessons learned outcome.
The key is to clearly identify these self-appointed “patriots” so those of us rowing with both oars in the water can avoid them. One could make them wear a red A tattooed on their foreheads to represent something other than Adulterer. However, they would summarily reject this as an intrusion on their liberty. But they could be encouraged to show their pride and true colors by wearing a red MAGA hat at all times, especially in public.
Win-win! Science in the public interest!