During the COVID-19 pandemic, Leon County imposed a mask mandate in indoor public spaces. Though met with resistance, this ordinance aimed to protect citizens by curbing infection rates. Drawing on John Locke's definition of tyranny—exercising power for personal advantage rather than public good—the article explores whether health mandates can be deemed tyrannical. Ultimately, it suggests that such measures are justified when directed at the welfare of the populace, challenging the notion that they are mere overreach by authorities.
Locke defines tyranny as the exercise of power beyond right, highlighting that true governance must aim for the welfare of citizens, not personal ambition.
The ordinance in Leon County aimed to reduce infection rates, suggesting it was in the citizens' best interest rather than a tyrannical power grab.
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