‘Tyranny For Your Own Good’: C.S. Lewis On The Philosophy Behind COVID Lockdowns

In April, the New York Times ran a breathless article praising Michigan’s Democratic governor. “Gretchen Whitmer Isn’t Backing Down,” said the headline. The authors celebrated Whitmer for insisting on rigid COVID-19 lockdown measures despite passionate criticism from many residents of her state.

Whitmer told the Times something interesting. “Honestly every ounce of energy I have is being put into protecting people and saving lives in Michigan,” she said. “I’m not thinking about politics.”