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No elected official I know has said, well, the economy, children's mental health, education, joblessness - these are just minor issues, let's do lockdowns. Th
by CWuestefeld 6y ago
No elected official I know has said, well, the economy, children's mental health, education, joblessness - these are just minor issues, let's do lockdowns.
This is precisely the problem. Our leaders refuse to acknowledge that their myopic quest for safety from covid at all costs has serious repercussions. They bluster on citing data from the CDC and all, but without more than a wink at the collateral damage - all the time buoyed by sycophantic supporters chanting, "follow the science!". It's as if biology is the only science, and there's no need to consult economists.
- Pyramus 6y agoI do not live in the US, so YMMV, but I can only re-iterate that this has absolutely not been my experience. Have you actually spoken to somebody 'in power'? Go to the next council meeting, speak to your local mayor, call a local representative. We have been doing this for over a year now and in my experience they know very well what the toll of lockdowns is.
- lazyasciiart 6y agoI think you've completely misread that comment. When it argues that none of them say 'these are just minor issues', you think it means that politicians haven't even mentioned them. I am pretty sure it is supposed to mean that politicians have been looking at them seriously and not being dismissive.