> People seem to want to believe big government and lockdowns can be beneficial I'm surprised how many otherwise rational people aren't more inquisitive about

> People seem to want to believe big government and lockdowns can be beneficial I'm surprised how many otherwise rational people aren't more inquisitive about the efficacy of lockdowns. Where's the proof that they have beneficial long-term impact and they're not just kicking the can down the road? It seems similar to "wonder diets", i.e. when you're not losing weight, then you're not following the diet strictly enough, and any weight you lose is magically attributed to the diet.