My point was that the quote is meaningless because "essential" is not defined. I'm not sure how this became specifically about driving vehicles. Many people use

My point was that the quote is meaningless because "essential" is not defined. I'm not sure how this became specifically about driving vehicles. Many people use this quote to suggest any loss of freedom for security is unjust. But obviously we're all ok with restricting the right to straight up murder someone with your bare hands. Is it an essential freedom to not wear a mask? I think not. you may disagree. If is an essential freedom to leave your home? I'd say 99.999% of the time yes but exceptions do exist.