The major issue is the thinking that we need to open the economy in spite of the virus. The virus and the economy are inextricably linked. The smart thing to do

The major issue is the thinking that we need to open the economy in spite of the virus. The virus and the economy are inextricably linked. The smart thing to do would have been to subsidize household incomes in a much more meaningful way than just the table scraps that were provided to truly incentivize people to stay home. That coupled with federal mandates and bi-partisan support for public safety measures would have us in a totally different place than we are today. Ironically, it would have helped Trump's reelection campaign--as he would have been the hero of the day for getting the pandemic under control. Instead--we find ourselves in this debacle with politicians pointing fingers and a bunch of woulda, coulda, shoulda conversations happening. Seems bleak.