Could not agree more. I never bought into the whole American freedom ideology , but having moved here due to marriage (and better economic options re retirement planning for American husband in late career) with the plan of moving back, I too am appreciating the liberties I have here. I never planned to get American citizenship but I'm determined now to have 2 passports, as my current one doesn't get me very far. I'm desperate to see my daughter and parents in Melbourne but as many have said, flight costs, quarantine and asking an employer to let you go for the extended time required (and even that is uncertain if you get a lockdown or a 21 day quarantine). We were at least free last year when covid was rampant in the US to choose if we wanted to take risks and travel domestically or go out to eat. Now, having been vaccinated for 2 months we are considering switching our plans to come home for our next holiday to Europe. We all live with risk every day, every day I drive I am at the mercy of others, this bs approach of no risk is really making me despair. Hang in there, we have to have hope that things improve