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I agree with most of your points, but not some of the conclusions. Re-opening schools is very high priority, and very very difficult (some say not possible unt

I agree with most of your points, but not some of the conclusions. Re-opening schools is very high priority, and very very difficult (some say not possible until we have a cure, full stop). Re-opening a restaurant is fairly low priority, and very very easy. This isn't a board game where a player can only make one decision every turn. Opening restaurants and bars now does not mean that schools open earlier, or later, or at all. ("re-opening will cause another spike, which is pushing out the epidemic longer" Re-opening is going fine in NYC, terribly in the sunbelt. It can be done safely or it can be done badly.)

AnimalMuppet 6y ago
Right, but re-opening badly now means that the schools are less likely to be able to open earlier.
- samtho 6y ago
  This is what I was getting at. Eventually, we're likely going to give teachers the same treatment as doctors and essential workers. > You are essential! > You are a hero! > You are giving your life to teach these kids! If it's any repeat of the last few months, teachers would be expected to return with districts refusing to hand out hazard pay or anything else that actually matters. I guess putting one's live on the line is payable via thoughts and prayers? Sorry, if the people in charge really thought these things, they would be paying them more for danger they're being put in.