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Old 04-22-2020, 11:03 PM
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I say follow Sweden's example, open everything and let nature take its course. If you are afraid then just stay home, this isn't worth collapsing an entire economy over.
The more information that comes out. The more I'm leaning in that direction. Sweden does have restrictions (<50 people gathered for instance) but did not close businesses. But from watching some interviews with 5 or 6 Swedes they are also a lot more considerate of their fellow citizens AND actually trust their government. Much different attitudes to Americans.

So, while I agree with Sweden's approach, it might have to be modified a bit for the States. I want to open everything up if we can count on the majority of people not being stupid. But on top of that, I worry more that the economic damage will cause more deaths than the virus through tangential causes. It's a crappy situation any way you slice it. I know that sounds like I'm waffling, but I do feel we need to get back to work ASAP. Deaths are tragic, but the alternatives could be FAR worse. This still has a very low mortality rate for most of the population.

Edit: Perrier beat me to my point.

Edit x2:. Perrier beat me to my point regarding the Swedes. But the no survivors part we diverge. Even if we all go about it regular loves as if this were the seasonal flu, the vast majority would survive by a very wide margin.
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