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Most epidemiologists that I remember were discouraging all gatherings. Some CNN talking heads, said that protesting for your right not to be discriminated again
by verall 4y ago
Most epidemiologists that I remember were discouraging all gatherings. Some CNN talking heads, said that protesting for your right not to be discriminated against by police, is more important than not gathering, which is more important than entertainment events. Given they were liberal, that is not in any way surprising.
CNN/mainstream media have so many people on that say different things and get re-reported by other stations. Plenty of people on TV at the time were discouraging protests. I think you just remember what made you feel angry.
- rayiner 4y agoIt was definitely notable enough for liberal outlets like Politico to take note: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/04/public-health-protests-301534 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/04/public-hea... See also: https://www.upworthy.com/public-health-experts-defend-antiracism-protests https://www.upworthy.com/public-health-experts-defend-antira... (“More than 1200 public health experts, infectious disease professionals, and community stakeholders have signed onto an open letter explaining why they support anti-racism protests happening across the country despite the potential risk of coronavirus spread.”)
- verall 4y agoSo a group of liberal scientists feel that social justice is more important than social distancing. You believe this is both unexpected and shreds their credibility? I don't see any institutions signing on here, just individuals with individual political views. I want to charitably understand your opinion here. Do you feel they should have kept quiet about their political views because as public health experts or epidemiologists they must remain neutral or else sully the fields as biased as a whole?