We should have had some research before trying this enormously costly experiment. Considering the massive costs and suffering caused by lockdowns, it should be

We should have had some research before trying this enormously costly experiment. Considering the massive costs and suffering caused by lockdowns, it should be expected that we see some obvious benefit, not just cries of "it would have been so much worse if we didn't". I have watched in winter as governments react to coronations case rise by tightening measures, yet the case numbers go up and down independently of these measures.