| graciegirl |
10-04-2020 08:05 AM |
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Originally Posted by Klatu
(Post 1842551)
We have elevated scientists' pronouncements to the same level as the tablets Moses carried down from the mountain top. And I say, which scientists? Those who prefer 'lockdown forever, stay in your homes and wear masks when going to the bathroom and when tending your flowers" favor scientists who predict gloom and doom. Those who prefer "let's party" prefer scientists of a different set of views.
Just a few random thoughts: 1. If you recall, our goal was to 'flatten the curve." We did it! Extending that strategy to cover lockdown now/lockdown forever, like Frau Whitmer, is a strategy that we never signed onto 2. We cannot defeat the virus, which is the goal claimed by the zealots and the Mask Enforcers; the virus will continue and if we postpone its effects by prolonged shutdowns, we just ensure it will emerge with a tidal wave of infections 3. "We must mask and fine those who don't and scream at everyone who calls for getting out and about" results in more societal damage than the virus 4. If you are comorbid, stay home, lock down and wear a mask all the time; if you are not comorbid but think Dr. Fauci is like Mother Teresa, then social distance from your spouse and eat with paper plates and throwaway plastic spoons: we'll send someone to your cave when it's safe. 5. For everyone under 50, you are very unlikely to die; for you, just be considerate of those much older (thank you to the nice waitress who served us at Red Sauce, outside, she was most cautious). 6. For those who think the vaccine is the Holy Grail that will allow Frau Whitmer and other authoritarian govs to grant freedom to the serfs to move about, take note that only a small percentage of folks say they will take vaccine as soon as it comes out. After all, if NYT and CNN say it's safe to take, HOLD OFF. Peace and tranquility to all.
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This post jumps from one illogical and incorrect premise to another. Scientists are not all respected or listened to equally. No. I take that back. Some people do listen to anyone who has Dr. in front of their name, like many listened to Drew Pinsky early on.
First to define the problem. The problem for most of us is what we do in the face of a previously unknown virus that has the potential to kill people and has done so in unprecedented numbers in many countries of the world??? Many people have used denial and bravado and sadly even religion to deal with the problem..........and then the rest of us feel pity and rush to correct their inaccurate assessments.
Some choose to listen to the best scientists they can find from large and respected institutions in this country who have previously given good advice we have counted on...........but the trouble we have had with that is that it was too new for even those scientists to assess accurately.
Some think a strong leader issueing strong rules could have made the mortality less.
Some think a pastor with the right scripture will save our lives.
Some think that we are all the victim of one hoax after another and only sissies and dumbasses wear masks and use social distancing.
There are many, many, many, many people who vote Republican and Democrat who think this is a huge frightening issue that is extremely dangerous and they are doing what they can to protect themselves and people that they love and even in some instances people they don't care about at all.
This is a world issue. Right now as I type, there is a person in Belgium and one in Denmark who are choking to death as mucous clogs the small tubes in their lungs. They are dying without the people they love. They cannot even speak their goodbyes.
This virus doesn't care. Thousands and thousands are leaving this earth that way, but many do survive. Yes. Many do survive. |
