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Originally Posted by AustinChief
This is one of the most rational posts I have seen in days regarding this topic. This entire situation has reminded me how over emotional our society has become. We are basically all teenage girls at this point.
The course of action I would have taken (I stated this weeks ago) would be to isolate the known at risk portion of our population and let the rest go about their business and develop immunity.
I would even have the government subsidize the endeavor. 25 years old but have respiratory issues? The govt will mandate that you are allowed to either work from home or get paid leave and will compensate you and your employer accordingly. I would also be fine with the govt offering some assistance to anyone else who CHOOSES to self quarantine.
Yes, there will be people who are at risk and decide not to follow precautions. If they do so.... well, **** 'em. That was THEIR CHOICE.
I know my "solution" is far from perfect but it's a massive step up from the cluster**** we are attempting now.
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It's not as if these decisions weren't made with those things in mind. Our government isn't damaging the economy for no reason. We're taking action based on what's already worked and what has not in other places. And these decisions are being made by the best health experts in the world. Decisions are not being made on emotion, but experience and expertise as they should be. We're just out of pain free options, and " **** 'em. That was THEIR CHOICE." isn't really a valid consideration when making decisions that could affect the lives of thousands of Americans.