> Why were we willing to let these people die in 2019 and earlier? This is implying that the situation pre-2020 was the same as it was during the pandemic. Is

> Why were we willing to let these people die in 2019 and earlier? This is implying that the situation pre-2020 was the same as it was during the pandemic. Is the argument really "it's just the flu"? > It's unfortunate that immunocompromised people are vulnerable but it's not something we can fully control in society. Indeed, it's not something we can fully control, hence we do our best. Ultimately, my comment was in response to the idea that people who are worried should simply isolate. I gave an example of why that's fallacious. You can argue all you want about how victims are inevitable, how covid is now endemic, etc., but then say it as it is: "I don't care for the lives of the vulnerable". That would be a more factual and sincere statement.