An important question that has been raised by the COVID-19 epidemic — but not answered to anyone’s satisfaction — touches on the nature and future of government emergency powers: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Who watches the watchmen?
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Who Watches the Public-Health Watchmen?
It’s the job of lawmakers to limit the powers granted to bureaucrats in an emergency. It’s the public’s responsibility to make sure they do that job well.
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Then-Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen speaks at a protest at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019.
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Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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