It does work and it is really so easy. It’s not forever. People around my area are great with the social distancing and masks. Everyone wears them in public places. Our numbers continue to go down and we are going in phase 3 tomorrow. it’s obvious they there are a lot of people in this world with a not my problem attitude.. So it only works When the community is in it together.
It isn't more than that. People are tired of it and want to move on. They are bored with the rules and restrictions.
A long term lockdown is not sustainable. Social distancing and masks can be sustainable for the long haul. Its unfortunate so many want to open things up but want no part of the work to go along with it.
We will have to agree to disagree on this. How do you expect the economy to survive a long term shutdown? It doesn’t help to open up these businesses to get people back to work if people aren’t able to go to them.
I can agree with you on this.
There are a lot of ramifications concerning shutting down, some negative and some positive. So if we are going to cherry pick (No school shootings! Greatly reduced drunk driving deaths and street crime) that is going to be beside the point. One big reason there are so many ER beds available is that all that other stuff got greatly reduced. You are trying to shoehorn the reality into your narrative.
If you cared about the people without privilege, you'd rail about protecting and testing the folks who rely on public transportation. Those folks are the most vulnerable, they are more likely to be essential workers. and they are the most likely to spread it to others.
I don’t understand what you’re saying. I do care about people without privilege. Nothing I have said has implied otherwise.
It's really NOT boredom for many...not that simple. We feel we can move on with some form of normalcy using reasonable precautions...live a bit of our life. We know how to wash our hands, not cough on others, stay home if unwell, social distance, not go out in large crowds and mask up in higher risk situations. There can be middle ground. No need to bankrupt the country or withhold medical care from those in need. If and when a hotspot develops it can be dealt with by zip code. No need to shutter everything...lockdown the U.S. Although some wouldn't mind one bit.
That sounds all well and good. I am in agreement with doing that but the issue is too many don't care to do any of that.
You're right about me cherry picking, I didn't realize that I was doing it.
Of course nationally it looks better. The major hot spot of N.Y. cases are dropping. You get a better read by going state by state as it gives you a better idea of hot spots.
Pennsylvania vs Florida. Nuff said.
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