[dntbnmpls]

> For decades large portions of the US population have prided themselves on ignoring whatever the government says.

The fault lies where? The government/state that has lied about pretty much everything or the people who have been lied to?

The amount of "believe government", "trust government", "obey government" throughout social media makes me wonder. Not to mention all the messaging about compliance. Even more astounding coming from someone who has "hack" in their username.

Also, "ignoring the government" to some degree and "civil disobedience" is part of being american. It's what separates the US from Britain, EU, China, etc.

[credit_guy]

Just to add to your point, the Surgeon General recently advised "don't wear masks". I personally disobey this every time I step out of my apartment. And I'm proud of that.