...it created massive dependence on the govt of an entire new swath of the normally working population and small businessmen - something that the Dems always want to foster as it ties int heir votes,
4th - it allowed the Left to shut down churches and other organizations that it loathes - and it did so selectively as time went on (remember that it was governors and local bureacrats who got to decide on most restrictions),
5th - it allowed liberals to satisfy their natural desire to control the actions of others.
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