D - The thing is, we did flatten the curve for awhile with the masks and social distancing. We were actually quite successful at it. But the virus had other ideas and now we have a variant that requires a lot more than that. Most people are willing to do what it takes, some people are not. I saw a meme the other day that illustrates it perfectly. A large boat in the middle of the ocean with lots of people on it. One guy is in his cabin digging a hole. The result is that water starts pouring in and the boat is sinking. When other people express their dismay at his choice, he replies ”It’s my space and I have the right to do what I want.” Personal freedoms don’t matter when we are all in the same boat.
No need to reply. I have no interest in getting into an ongoing debate over this. I trust the science and the WORLD’S experts so there is nothing that anyone can say to change my mind. I also don’t see this as a political issue or some sort of mass conspiracy. It’s a public health emergency requiring TEMPORARY measures to try to minimize the death toll and prevent our healthcare system from being decimated. Nothing more, nothing less.
