American Viewpoints

Show 2020-14 Segment 2 Will Corona-Fears Lead To Totalitarianism? A Conversation With Dr. Mark Smith

Episode Summary

Dr. Mark Smith, president of Columbia International University in Columbia, SC, discusses his recent Washington Times op-ed. That piece compared past crises the US has weathered with the current coronavirus pandemic. Smith argues for a skeptical approach to government control of businesses, individuals, and health decisions under emergency powers orders. He also discusses the growing number of situations where business owners are defying government dictates and reopening their businesses.