I would modify your comments:
So what's the most important fundamental? Freedom and our Nation? Or a small number of lives lost (in relation to those living)? And who makes the decision where the priorities lie?
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The most important fundamental is Freedom Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Happiness vs Loss of Life the one or the many. We are as individuals, communities, nations and humanity deciding it right here, right now, everyday.
I realize I am going deep with these answers but since all the topics seem to be bringing up truly life and death consequences I am trying to do my part to be as clear in my reasoning as possible. Still pondering the 2 challenges response aka his last line and question still hanging out there for answers.