That's not my idea of liberty at all. But you can't say the ballot box failed, just because the people elected the worst president in the history of people in suits.
the only time I was ever hesitant about a vaccine was the smallpox vaccine that they brought out just as I was enlisting. It was widly reported that it was risky to take, as it contained actual virus, rather than just the recognition bits.
In retrospect, I have no idea if the reporting was accurate, misinformed, or fearmongering. But at the time, it worried me.
Disagree. The DM should provide some sort of reason for the party to come together. Some sort of external influence, to bring in any characters that don't start the game together.
But it is the duty of the player to roll with it. Don't fight the plot hook. What's the point?