The way basic human rights relate to American is that much of American history is in violation of several of rights, and a mission of the American people (especially progressives) is to bring true equality to the USA. Many Political battles are surrounding the debate of whether or not a group should be given certain rights.
if you dont tell the truth about a pandemic it can cause false hope and lead others to a hope that doesnt exist, they will also know this risks if you tell the truth
