Because they know that people, myself including, are selfish and will prioritize their own and their loved one's safety over faceless and impersonal "medical pr

Because they know that people, myself including, are selfish and will prioritize their own and their loved one's safety over faceless and impersonal "medical professionals". As illogical as that may be or inefficient from a group context. It's such a blatant, apologies for the hyperbole: "you are plebs and tax cattle, and not as important as these special people here".