OP’s data is misleading. The Delta outbreak is moving through states individually, not in a uniform fashion across the country. You have to look at states with

OP’s data is misleading. The Delta outbreak is moving through states individually, not in a uniform fashion across the country. You have to look at states with active outbreaks, not the nationwide data. Pediatric ICUs are at or near capacity in Texas. Schools in Georgia that have opened already with no interventions are closing within days due to outbreaks. Whether or not catching covid is ‘bad’ for kids this kind of disruption in essential services undoubtedly is. It’s impossible to have a data-driven discussion when the default response is ‘you’re just overreacting.’