Now is not the time for throwing out stuff, or for throwing out civil rights for fear of the unintended consequences, but it is a time to retreat to principles.
What, you may ask, is a 'principle'? I don't know but I do know that they must not be compromised! That's how I know a principle when I see it.
But might YOUR "principle" (must never be compromised) be someone else's "guideline" (general rule, but might sometimes be broken for good reason)?