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I agree this would be a good policy in this case, but in my opinion the real issue is "what should our general policy be for empowering leaders to make this dec
by jshevek 7y ago
I agree this would be a good policy in this case, but in my opinion the real issue is "what should our general policy be for empowering leaders to make this decision, and on what basis."
I support the lock down in Italy because I am convinced of the threat of the virus. However, I can imagine an alternative scenario in which a viral threat is exaggerated and a lock down is used to consolidate political power.
- devit 7y agoA transmissible disease that has already overwhelmed hospitals in another country and is spreading uncontrollably in yours seems a good criteria.
- jshevek 7y agoYes, and we would need to either clearly, objectively define "overwhelmed" and "uncontrollably" or designate people authorized to make this categorization. (Or both).