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RE: COVID-19: Liberty vs. Safety and Security
I personally believe that in fighting COVID-19, we must strike a balance between public health and the economy. Both are equally important. We can't continue to lockdown when a vast majority are living from hand to mouth. The economy will remain open while we social distance and take other precautions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Hi @gandhibaba
As much as I agree - I think you forgot about one important factor. Public opinion need to be taken into consideration. In many countries public opinion matters more than public health or economy. Especially in thos which are rulled by democracy (for that reason you will witness in all those countries more deaths - simply because decision making process is much slower).
Thx for sharing your thouhts,
Piotr
Yes @gandhibaba ...
... we are agreed. I have intentionally drawn comparisons to historic times of war. As terrible as those times are, people work through them, to the best of their ability. Taking prudent steps, as much as possible, to protect themselves and their loved ones, under the "war is hell" conditions with which they are faced.
For the first time in history (I will be happy to "hear" any argument to the contrary ...), "we" (collectively) have chosen a different response. With the "Almighty" State claiming they will "save" us. I don't think so ...
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