I have no problem with the legal use of force by those elected or appointed to yield such force. I do have a problem with the illegal use of force by those that would self-appoint themselves into illegal positions of authority.
I would expect those that are in legal positions of authority would protect the populace from those in an illegal position of authority.
Is this too much to expect in a society governed by the rule of law?
I think the issue is you are not completely aware of who can impose restrictions, and who is allowed to enforce them.
That fat little old nurse who is your county health commissioner is now the most powerful person in your world. LOL. Who knew?