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> (2) (this is the crazy part) does it actually make sense to get it now before hospitals are overwhelmed and you might be unlucky enough to be sick with someth
by pbourke 7y ago
> (2) (this is the crazy part) does it actually make sense to get it now before hospitals are overwhelmed and you might be unlucky enough to be sick with something else. Basically choose the most opportune survivable situation to get it versus letting the virus and bad luck pick when you have to fight this battle?
No.
(1) If you get it, you may spread it, even if you're careful. That chain of spread may lead to additional burdens on the system, or deaths
(2) No matter your age, you may become seriously ill, and may draw resources from the system because of irresponsible behavior
(3) It's highly possible that after some time has passed, the mortality rate will drop significantly because doctors will develop a good protocol. If you get it now, you risk being treated in a system that is still figuring this thing out
(4) If you get it, you will not be available to help anyone else if needed due to the required isolation period
The only ethical thing to do is to try as best you can not to become sick and also to support your community through this difficult time with money or volunteer labor. So, if you are a highly-paid techie who can work from home and limit your interaction with others in the community, do so.
- etaioinshrdlu 7y agoOnly number 3 is a potential benefit to the individual. The rest are for the community’s benefit. Remember we are on a site full of people with a rather “every man is an island” attitude...
- baq 7y agoIn line with ‘never waste a crisis’ policy maybe some of them will be swayed to a more community-oriented mindset.