I think it was more of them thinking Covid isn't as bad as it used to be so we should be ok now, than anything related to rules or whatever. Typical of a population thinking we're out of the woods now. We may be, but I wouldn't count on it just yet.
We aren’t out of the woods by any stretch but it is going to take a significant change in Covid to push sentiment back towards restrictions.
I agree that restrictions should be dropped everywhere and the people not following their own guidance undermine any future restrictions or guidance if/when needed.