I like your analogy, especially in the context of different states.

My reflection on it is this: chains ⛓️ are not freedom, agreed. However completely unfettered freedom is not good either. We don't want to fall off the edge of the cliff.

I'm usually smart enough not to plunge, but I don't mind (in fact, I choose to put up) a fence to protect me in case I'm distracted and not paying attention.😁👍‼️