[lysol]

Boston wasn't systematically shut down -- The call to stay indoors was voluntary. There were plenty of people out, plenty of pictures from people shooting photos of deserted freeways and streets. Not that I disagree with your overall sentiment.

[geuis]

Noted. Interesting, my perception was much more authoritarian. I'll admit to some bias on my part when everything seems over handed.

[mc-lovin]

You should also look into the "door to door searches", that was a more serious issue, especially since there is a real danger of a slippery slope for this particular policing strategy.