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Please allow me to clarify. First, it is not clear that wearing masks had much if any of an effect on reducing deaths during the pandemic. The science is not
by jschveibinz 4y ago
Please allow me to clarify. First, it is not clear that wearing masks had much if any of an effect on reducing deaths during the pandemic. The science is not definitive. Isolation was probably a much stronger factor; but again, not necessarily causative.
With respect to how the drug epidemic and the pandemic are compared: my point was that a majority of people were compelled to comply in the case of the pandemic for the greater good, so it is not unreasonable to compel a small minority of people to comply for the greater good. In both cases, those who are compelled to comply are theoretically receiving advice and services that are for their own good according to science and common sense.
I also recognize that “homelessness” is a catch-all phrase that is abused, and that roughly half of the homeless are not suffering from mental illness or drug addiction. So the solutions to these problems are distinct.
My only appeal to those reading this is to consider the big picture and to consider solutions that are best for all of society. This is a democratic approach.
- habinero 4y agoI just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Are you equating wearing a small piece of cloth -- something all of us are already legally required to do outdoors -- with jailing and forced treatment of the homeless?
- mixmastamyk 4y agoAre you equating abject neglect of society's responsibilities of caring for our fellow humans with freedom?
- magicalist 4y agoThat question only makes sense if you beg the question and assume that the only way to fulfill "society's responsibilities of caring for our fellow humans" is "jailing and forced treatment", otherwise it's just a rhetorical bit with no substance. The GP's question was obviously baiting but also follows logically.
- mixmastamyk 4y agoThat’s your/gparent’s phrasing, not mine. I’ve actually worked in a mental hospital, and it was 100x better and more humane than the freedom to die from the elements and/or eat from garbage cans while yelling at no one in particular.
- habinero 4y agoOf course not. I'm pointing out people upset with a small mandated inconvenience are completely fine with the imprisonment and forced medication of others.
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