“When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free.”
- Edward Gibbon, historian and author of “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”

In just a few short days, the image above has become an iconic reflection of the polarizing impact of the COVID-19 virus response, not only in Michigan, but throughout the nation and the world. The photo above, taken inside the Michigan State Capitol on April 30, depicts state troopers standing in front of angry protesters, with troopers facing the consequences of direct exposure to people who