There is another balance of threats here as well. Government overreach vs the benefit the government provides. Conservatives are concerned about government over

There is another balance of threats here as well. Government overreach vs the benefit the government provides. Conservatives are concerned about government overreach. When the governor tells you you can't leave your home that's a massive step in the direction of authoritarianism, while it was initially justified. History shows those in power rarely excise it judicially, especially in times of crisis. The balance of power is tenous and exists because we push back against the government's authority and question its decision making. The range of government actions taken internationally in response to covid includes, "please stay home" and welding apartment doors shut. I'm not worried about the government welding my door shut, not because I trust my government, but because I know our citizens won't let them. While I appreciate the early lockdowns buying us time in California each park and beach that close scares me more and more, there is no line for those in power they will infringe as much as we let them. I'd rather push back on infringement of liberties too soon rather than too late. While we don't have to worry about getting our doors welded shut. They government has already shown it can't be trusted to care for us. The quick money that was promised to go to the people spent a long time working it's way through a corrupt beurocracy as our politicalians all tacked on their agendas and most of it was redirected to line the same pockets the government has for years. People not having money to pay the bills or buy food would be irrational to listen to the government telling them to stay home for their safety.