Epidemiologist: Why Lockdowns Are The Wrong Policy

[fast4522]

Originally Posted by boxcar

I take it that you don't trust people to do the right thing and, therefore, advocate for strict government mandates?

Because the United States Constitution and our bill of rights are only important to him when it is useful to his positions, and forget about religion the war goes on.

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by davew

many restaurants can not make a profit if only half full at peak (due to new space limitations)

making a profit, you right wing only care about money kinda person...have a heart.

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by GMB@BP

making a profit, you right wing only care about money kinda person...have a heart.

Have you ever had your life savings tied up in a small business, for instance a restaurant, only to see a Government ordered shutdown send you to ruination?
Don't forget that while a restaurant is shuttered, the landlord still wants the rent, which can be sizeable in some instances. Also, if the landlord has a mortgage on the building, the Finance Company still expects a monthly payment.
(I once was a silent partner in a small restaurant. A one month shutdown would have closed us down permanently.)

[boxcar]

Originally Posted by GMB@BP

making a profit, you right wing only care about money kinda person...have a heart.

Have you ever owned a business in your life or have only been employed by others?

[AndyC]

Originally Posted by GMB@BP

making a profit, you right wing only care about money kinda person...have a heart.

Clearly making a profit is not the only thing of concern, otherwise there would have been a huge rebellion right from the beginning. Now that people have had a chance to understand what this virus does and doesn't do they rightfully start asking questions. Are we trading mental health problems for a lower coronavirus infection level? Why does closing down have to apply to the people who are not vulnerable? People of the US make sacrifices when they are needed and there is a serious question as to how much more is actually needed.

[boxcar]

Originally Posted by AndyC

Clearly making a profit is not the only thing of concern, otherwise there would have been a huge rebellion right from the beginning. Now that people have had a chance to understand what this virus does and doesn't do they rightfully start asking questions. Are we trading mental health problems for a lower coronavirus infection level? Why does closing down have to apply to the people who are not vulnerable? People of the US make sacrifices when they are needed and there is a serious question as to how much more is actually needed.

As stated previously, if not on this thread then on another, this nation historically has consisted of risk-taking people for the most part, which is what made us so great.

[ElKabong]

Guys. I think GMB was being facetious. Having some fun

[AndyC]

Originally Posted by ElKabong

Guys. I think GMB was being facetious. Having some fun

He got me!

[hcap]

Originally Posted by boxcar

I take it that you don't trust people to do the right thing and, therefore, advocate for strict government mandates?

You trust wrong

[boxcar]

Originally Posted by hcap

You trust wrong

So, you approve of what Governor Kemp did in Georgia over this weekend by opening up the state to anyone who volunteers to go back to work?

[hcap]

Originally Posted by boxcar

So, you approve of what Governor Kemp did in Georgia over this weekend by opening up the state to anyone who volunteers to go back to work?

No, I don't trust some people because I do not agree with their policies, actions and philosophy. .

You, governors Kemp, Desantis and Trump to name a few

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by TJDave

Not my job. Parents need to control their children’s behavior.

So you find in your life random children just running up to you and accosting you? LMAO

That's rather odd.

Santa Claus? Is that you?

[boxcar]

Originally Posted by hcap

No, I don't trust some people because I do not agree with their policies, actions and philosophy. .

You, governors Kemp, Desantis and Trump to name a few

Well Kemp's philosophy is certainly, at bare minimum trusting, of people to make good, responsible decisions -- just like Sweden is trusting their citizenry.
You're obviously talking out of both sides of your mouth...again. No surprises here.

There's no reason on this planet why individuals should not decide for themselves whether they want to put themselves at risk or not.

[TJDave]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

So you find in your life random children just running up to you and accosting you? LMAO

That's rather odd.

Santa Claus? Is that you?

You’ve obviously not had a dining experience ruined by unruly children. Or kids running underfoot in the aisles of a grocery or department store. It’s been happening more frequently and poor parenting is to blame.

Now you’re telling me that because of being ‘at risk’ means I’m the responsible party?

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by AndyC

He got me!

sorry

I own part of a business, we are struggling mightily, as I have relayed on a few threads.