It isnt a strawman, I dont think you know what that word means. You cant argue she is an authoritarian because she wants people to do something they dont want to do, while ignoring the fact we have shit loads of laws that either force or prevent people from doing things they do/dont want to do. You can probably make that argument for every law on the books. Thats a horrible definition of an authoritarian.
I dont understand why you are so enraged by this. SHe was asking for a courtesy, Gorcich declined, and she just worked remote. You are making a much bigger deal out of it than it really is. She has a pre existing condition, she wants to try and be as safe as possible, the horror I know.