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You've made a ton of huge leaps here. The comment is hyperbolic because it's using the tried-and-true tactic of "People are dying!!" to push their view and deni

You've made a ton of huge leaps here. The comment is hyperbolic because it's using the tried-and-true tactic of "People are dying!!" to push their view and denigrate others'. As I said above: it's a complex issue. The consequences of shutting the world down just might be worse than the death toll of COVID. At the very least, it's a discussion worth having.

mehrdadn 7y ago
People literally are dying. That's not the parent's hyperbole, it's a fact. Official projections from health organizations indicate trends will continue. Again, not the parent's hyperbole. If you think it's hyperbole then that means you don't believe the official death numbers. And "it's not a hyperbole" does not mean "it's not a complex issue" or "the alternative is better" or "it's not a discussion worth having". By all means, have your discussion. Point out that it's a complex issue like you already did. And if you dispute the claimed facts, dispute them and bring your own facts. If you don't, then just don't falsely accuse people of exaggerating them. Don't sling mud at factual arguments made in good faith; it's not difficult for others to reciprocate.