*The UK government's failure to respond swiftly and effectively to the pandemic can and should be considered evil.*

Bogus Johnson, like the bullshitter, has been unwilling to take the disease fully seriously — even despite getting sick himself.

(satire) *In an effort to slow the proliferation of fake news, tech giant Facebook announced plans Wednesday to crack down on misinformation by warning users who share links from Facebook.*

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is questioning whether a state official has the power to make it a crime to leave your house.

I am very glad that Massachusetts Governor Baker decided to advise people to stay home — and close most businesses — but not order people to stay home. I generally follow that advice, since I don't want to take unnecessary risks. However, occasionally I go somewhere, and I am not threatened with punishment for doing so.

Most often I go to a supermarket or drugstore, but I also sometimes go to a restaurant for takeout, or a place that has a printer, or a bank office. I go to supermarkets physically to buy food so that I can pay cash and avoid giving any personal information about me.

My idea of "being safe" includes freedom and privacy, as well as health.

US citizens: call on the U.S. Patent Office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make treatments for COVID-19 immediately free, accessible, and affordable around the world.

US citizens, call on elected officials: After the pandemic, we must rebuild our economy by investing in green and resilient infrastructure.