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> It ends when the the threat subsides.

> The people you elect to represent you (for those of us with a democracy-like government)

The answers are not as simple as you have suggested. Problem is that there are unelected officials and scientists that are deciding these things, many of which have perverse relationships and incentives that may bias their decisions. I guess these things aren't obvious if you have blind trust in the politicians and media in power.



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