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"Just be bored" doesn't quite cut it. Domestic violence was already a thing before the pandemic. Now imagine being constrained to home with a larger family. And
by _ph_ 7y ago
"Just be bored" doesn't quite cut it. Domestic violence was already a thing before the pandemic. Now imagine being constrained to home with a larger family. And even if it doesn't end up in violence, stress levels are raising largely during confinement. Fortunately I am able to work from home office, but I have to say the psycological effects are quite noticeable. And to fight the pandemic, we do depend on the cooperation and discipline of the population.
I am not saying that Amazon should do things differently, but that things, which on the surface seem to be non-essential can be far more important than it looks.
- alwayseasy 7y agoEssential is defined by what can arguably save lives and not create more load on the health system of the country. For example: Pet food is currently deemed essential because you can't have pets dying on their owners and creating a health hazard. Another example that makes sense: Selling heaters and spare parts. I'm not convinced toys prevent domestic violence. You can always make toys with a bit of imagination though.
- leetcrew 7y agoidk about the domestic violence angle, but bored people are more likely to go out and expose themselves/others to the virus. seems like anything that keeps people inside voluntarily should have at least a low spot on the priority list.