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Ah, I hadn't grasped your irony. I heard it suggested somewhat seriously recently, which miffed me a bit. Lockdowns were probably the least awful option in earl
by orra 5y ago
Ah, I hadn't grasped your irony. I heard it suggested somewhat seriously recently, which miffed me a bit. Lockdowns were probably the least awful option in early 2020, but as you know it doesn't make them a great idea now.
- Pyramus 5y agoMy understanding is that parent was not joking. It's a great thought experiment though, and let's not forget that humanity did eradicate a number of diseases.
- deleted 5y ago[deleted]
- orra 5y agoWe did, although my response would be that's because vaccines are wonderful. (And, for other diseases, because of improved sanitation and nutrition.)