I think the answer to your question is: Australia. I lived in NYC during the first wave. Now I live in Australia, and I have much more freedom than my American

I think the answer to your question is: Australia. I lived in NYC during the first wave. Now I live in Australia, and I have much more freedom than my American friends, by far. Going hard and going early maximizes both safety and freedom (and has better economic outcomes). Dragging your feet has costs.