Congratulations on your retirement account. But you seem entirely unaware of the millions of lives that were devastated while you grew wealthy. This really is a remarkable lack of self awareness.
Is ‘inconvenienced’ the right word for those who lost their job, or were confined at home with abusive spouses? Or children who were denied schooling and now suffer learning and behavioral deficits? And why the question about where I’m posting?
Explain how this is a ‘political’ comment. Lockdowns were cited as a ‘greater good. There could not possibly be a worse example. Millions of people, especially children and the most vulnerable, were victims. I do not appreciate your telling me what is appropriate.
Thanks, but the downvotes don’t bother me. What obviously bothers a lot of people is pointing out how many of us here benefitted while others who are far less fortunate suffered horribly. That cannot be easy to admit.
The burden of proof is on those who believe lockdowns were effective. Millions of lives were devastated, thousands of people died, for nothing. I’m sure many of the people here were not harmed, or even benefitted, while those far less fortunate suffered horribly. It is a very ugly reality that many people were and are totally fine with that.
No, Jeff, that is not my opinion, it is a fact that the lockdowns were horrifically harmful and did no good whatsoever. To state that they were for the ‘greater good’ is erroneous and harmful. That is not unfriendly, ungracious or political. If people think the harms caused by the covid hysteria were worth it, we will get more of the same. Feel free to not comment in response, but I will suggest in turn that you and the others who agree with you update your sources of information. Lockdowns benefitted the few who were able to work from home while devastating millions of lives.
Good essay, but the covid lockdowns did nothing but harm. No lives were saved, but many ruined, and for no reason. There should not be any excuses made for one of the worst policies ever.
We met once during Bike Virginia and I told you I had followed your financial advice and was very glad I had. There are many, many more people like me, thank you again.
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Congratulations on your retirement account. But you seem entirely unaware of the millions of lives that were devastated while you grew wealthy. This really is a remarkable lack of self awareness.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from September 9, 2024
Is ‘inconvenienced’ the right word for those who lost their job, or were confined at home with abusive spouses? Or children who were denied schooling and now suffer learning and behavioral deficits? And why the question about where I’m posting?
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from September 8, 2024
I’m quite serious. And how is my view political?
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from September 8, 2024
Explain how this is a ‘political’ comment. Lockdowns were cited as a ‘greater good. There could not possibly be a worse example. Millions of people, especially children and the most vulnerable, were victims. I do not appreciate your telling me what is appropriate.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from September 8, 2024
Thanks, but the downvotes don’t bother me. What obviously bothers a lot of people is pointing out how many of us here benefitted while others who are far less fortunate suffered horribly. That cannot be easy to admit.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from September 8, 2024
The burden of proof is on those who believe lockdowns were effective. Millions of lives were devastated, thousands of people died, for nothing. I’m sure many of the people here were not harmed, or even benefitted, while those far less fortunate suffered horribly. It is a very ugly reality that many people were and are totally fine with that.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from August 27, 2024
No, Jeff, that is not my opinion, it is a fact that the lockdowns were horrifically harmful and did no good whatsoever. To state that they were for the ‘greater good’ is erroneous and harmful. That is not unfriendly, ungracious or political. If people think the harms caused by the covid hysteria were worth it, we will get more of the same. Feel free to not comment in response, but I will suggest in turn that you and the others who agree with you update your sources of information. Lockdowns benefitted the few who were able to work from home while devastating millions of lives.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from August 27, 2024
Curious about the downvotes on my comment - are there actually people who believe the lockdowns were for the greater good and saved many lives?
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from August 27, 2024
Good essay, but the covid lockdowns did nothing but harm. No lives were saved, but many ruined, and for no reason. There should not be any excuses made for one of the worst policies ever.
Post: The Greater Good
Link to comment from August 27, 2024
We met once during Bike Virginia and I told you I had followed your financial advice and was very glad I had. There are many, many more people like me, thank you again.
Post: The C Word
Link to comment from June 15, 2024