At least in the US we will simply not even attempt to mitigate the next pandemic. Things like mask requirements and limiting contact are extremely polarized pol

At least in the US we will simply not even attempt to mitigate the next pandemic. Things like mask requirements and limiting contact are extremely polarized political issues now, our leadership is too cowardly to even attempt it. Plus we now have concrete data that the most affected by far are disabled, poor, elderly, and minorities. Groups we broadly consider acceptable to harm for the benefit of everyone else, as a matter of national policy.