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I think the only exception is that if the pandemic kills primarily children, and at high rates. We don't care much about the elderly or even the middle-aged, bu

I think the only exception is that if the pandemic kills primarily children, and at high rates. We don't care much about the elderly or even the middle-aged, but our society as a whole has a pretty strong "think of the children" attitude that would guarantee strict and prolonged lockdowns in that scenario.

paulcole 2y ago
You are more hopeful than I am. The think of the children attitude is only when it’s politically advantageous. 16% of kids live in poverty. We’ll do whatever we can to protect children before they’re born then go like, “good luck” once they’re born.
- HeatrayEnjoyer 2y ago
  Twenty children were shot in their elementary school and that wasn't enough to make the US take action.
bdangubic 2y ago
but our society as a whole has a pretty strong "think of the children" attitude that would guarantee strict and prolonged lockdowns in that scenario. in the US this cannot be further from the truth. we allow our children to be slaughtered in school, be hungry, be without health insurance. US cares more about 8754 other things before children
- vanattab 2y ago
  Don't forget we also use our knowledge of science and psychology to capture and destroy the attention spans of the our children for the "short term" enrichment of elite shareholders. I say short term because I think the whole country is soon to face very real issues as a result.
- 77pt77 2y ago
  > we allow our children to be slaughtered in school Even though this is true, it's not at the same scale. Covid was killing more people in one week in Florida than nationally in school shootings the decade prior or something like this. It was not even close. But you are right. The "think of the children" is mainly performative and depends tremendously on who the children are.
  - bdangubic 2y ago
    The "think of the children" is mainly performative and depends tremendously on who the children are. agree with your post except this part… I honestly do not think it matters at all who the children are - the US entire system is setup to do exactly the opposite of thinking of the children. if there is money involved in any way children will get fucked (the most recent example being KOSA which was voted in senate almost unanimously only to then be killed by zuck paying everyone off…). I find all “think of chidren” garbage very amusing (though of course it is no laughing matter)
    - 77pt77 2y ago
      I partially agree. I think that the USA is one of the worst places to grow up in the "developed" world. Countries far poorer and less "developed" do a much better job. But I do maintain, the right children will be somewhat protected, even though it's overwhelming performative.

paulcole 2y ago

You are more hopeful than I am. The think of the children attitude is only when it’s politically advantageous. 16% of kids live in poverty. We’ll do whatever we can to protect children before they’re born then go like, “good luck” once they’re born.

HeatrayEnjoyer 2y ago
Twenty children were shot in their elementary school and that wasn't enough to make the US take action.

bdangubic 2y ago

but our society as a whole has a pretty strong "think of the children" attitude that would guarantee strict and prolonged lockdowns in that scenario. in the US this cannot be further from the truth. we allow our children to be slaughtered in school, be hungry, be without health insurance. US cares more about 8754 other things before children

vanattab 2y ago
Don't forget we also use our knowledge of science and psychology to capture and destroy the attention spans of the our children for the "short term" enrichment of elite shareholders. I say short term because I think the whole country is soon to face very real issues as a result.
77pt77 2y ago
> we allow our children to be slaughtered in school Even though this is true, it's not at the same scale. Covid was killing more people in one week in Florida than nationally in school shootings the decade prior or something like this. It was not even close. But you are right. The "think of the children" is mainly performative and depends tremendously on who the children are.
- bdangubic 2y ago
  The "think of the children" is mainly performative and depends tremendously on who the children are. agree with your post except this part… I honestly do not think it matters at all who the children are - the US entire system is setup to do exactly the opposite of thinking of the children. if there is money involved in any way children will get fucked (the most recent example being KOSA which was voted in senate almost unanimously only to then be killed by zuck paying everyone off…). I find all “think of chidren” garbage very amusing (though of course it is no laughing matter)
  - 77pt77 2y ago
    I partially agree. I think that the USA is one of the worst places to grow up in the "developed" world. Countries far poorer and less "developed" do a much better job. But I do maintain, the right children will be somewhat protected, even though it's overwhelming performative.