HHS Secretary: People Going to Bars Despite Pandemic is 'Part of the Freedom We Have'

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Sunday that while he thinks it’s “irresponsible” for pewople to go to crowded bars during the cornavirus pandemic, the choice us “part of the freedom” that we enjoy as Americans.

Via Fox News:

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday he understands that while it may be “irresponsible” for people to gather in large groups during the coronavirus pandemic, it is also “part of the freedom” Americans have as states begin to ease their social distancing guidelines.

Responding to a question on CNN’s “State of the Union” about reports of people crowding into bars in Ohio and other parts of the country, Azar said that while federal officials can offer “guidance,” it’s up to local leaders to implement it in their communities.

“I think in any individual incidence you’re going to see people doing things that are irresponsible, that’s part of the freedom we have in America,” Azar said.

He added: “Part of this is going to be if you’re in crowded areas and if you’re in an area that has ongoing spread of community spread of disease, there’s steps you should take. That’s where our guidance is there for, and we count on local leaders to implement and interpret that according to the local situation.”

Alex Azar is absolutely right about this.

While it makes sense to still be cautious for a bit, we as Americans get to choose.

We have freedom of choice and if we choose to go to crowded bars, knowing the risk and being smart about it, then that is what freedom is all about.

The Revolutionary War was fought in the middle of a smallpox epidemic. Disease has been part of history since the beginning of time.

We flattened the curve like they asked us to, now it’s time to end the economic lockdowns and let the economy soar once again.