Amen to that. It's not as black and white as it would seem.
Actually I think the mask thing is a good example. It used to be that if you were the one sick, you could be quarantined to protect others. But you had to be sick. Now, we are all being treated as sick. If I'm in a vulnerable population then I should (if I chose) wear a good mask and take precautions to protect MYSELF. Here is where rights come in...do I have the right to force others to make me safe? Personally, I don't think so. My main issue is that we are not wearing masks to protect ourselves, we are PURELY wearing masks to protect others. For example, airlines are not allowing vented masks (and since they are private companies I 100% agree they can do this if they wish). One requires two layers of fabric (so neck gaiters are not allowed). My N95 masks for P100 filter systems are very good...for me. But because they are both vented I am not allowed to use what will best protect me because now I'm tasked with protecting others, placing myself at more risk.
Sounds like a gun control argument doesn't it?
I wasn't in favor of masks, or limitations of any kind. Since I'm in the highly vulnerable segment of population, I figured it was MY duty to protect myself. But the incident I mentioned above changed my mind. So I wear a mask to protect others, just in case. It's prudent. It's respect for others. Freedom comes with responsibility.
Rather than gun control argument, maybe a more apt comparison would be to flu vaccine?