On those who would ease restrictions: “People who don’t care who dies as long as they get to have pedicures and verbally abuse waitstaff at Chili’s.”
I can only speak for myself, but I care very much about people’s lives and I have heard real stories of pain as families lose their livelihoods. My church should be housing homeless families this week. Resources for those in need are drying up. This is a heartbreaking situation. Deaths caused and accelerated by the lockdown are important. My father-in-law went into the hospital yesterday. His wife can’t see him. Who will advocate for him? Who will pay attention and take notes from all the doctor and nurse visits? Having seen this story many times, there is no one who can care for someone like a loved one.
I believe we should start with not demonizing each other. Each side is obviously willing to accept deaths. If we are honest about that, then we can talk with one another.
God bless and thank you for reading,
Jason