Risks are ever-present. Choosing a liberal democracy involves accepting those risks, and not just in terms of public health and public well-being. A society tha

Risks are ever-present. Choosing a liberal democracy involves accepting those risks, and not just in terms of public health and public well-being. A society that guarantees perfect public health and well-being would be unlivable. Various forms of authoritarian government are well known as being able to respond to crises quicker and more effectively. So, yes, being able to declare a state of emergency is an important ability, but living in a permanent state of emergency is to be avoided.