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How "Trust The Experts" Contradicts America's Founding Principles

Five months. It was a complete five months my grandma was confined in her nursing home, all in the name of “trusting the experts.” During this period, we were unable to visit her, and she was restricted from leaving her room. Despite having survived a Covid infection in April 2020, she remained isolated like a prisoner.

By Gina Saverino4 min read
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She was able to survive it, yet she still wasn’t allowed to leave her room. My grandma, who had suffered a massive stroke a decade ago, leaving her unable to move her left side or speak clearly, had triumphed over Covid. Nevertheless, she continued to be confined to her room under the pretext of a "deadly disease." We questioned the disease, considering that she, someone with major health issues, was able to overcome it. The response we received was, "We need to trust the experts. This is what's best for her safety."