I Admire Common Sense

I get deeply frustrated by wannabe statisticians who in the current pandemic would have us believe you are unlikely to contract the Covid-19 virus. Some would try to pedal statistics to have us believe there is an infection rate of under 10%. I wish it were true. To be fair, in less populated and self-controlling areas, this statistic might be true. But in densely populated areas, such as vibrant cities, to suggest the rate of infection is 6-9% is unhelpful to say the least. It is not alarmist to share with you, in case you didn’t already know (which most common sense minded people already do) that if you come into close contact with anyone carrying the virus, the risk of transfer is high. Even if they are asymptomatic.

I invite any such relaying “statistician” to contact the relatives of the late occupants and staff of Holyoke Soldiers Medical Center in Massachusetts and pedal their inane statistics. Unfortunately, the worn adage “There are lies, damn lies, and there are statistics” needs to be dusted off and shoved under some noses. But, they won’t listen, will they? No. Unfortunately not.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/holyoke-soldiers-home-massachusetts-veterans-coronavirus-deaths/2020/04/10/8912d062-7b3d-11ea-9bee-c5bf9d2e3288_story.html

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TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

I think that in this current period-no I know because I got this from a medic-that a large number of deaths are being recorded as Covid when they weren’t.
It seems no one is dying from flu or any other virus any more.
WHO stated last week that this virus is not going away and there is no guarantee of a cure or vaccine.They stated we have to learn to live with this without lockdown.
Everyone seems to want to ignore that statement.
Unless people want to spend the rest of their lives in lockdown-and i don’t because I can’t envisage spending the next however many years I have left stuck at home with no social contact-then we have to start ending restrictions and take our chances.As we do with all sorts of viruses and bacteria that could kill us.
I have said all along that there will be rebellion.If our government announce another three weeks of lockdown then I think it will start.
Other countries are gradually ending restrictions.Rugby League is restarting in Australia.We have to start following suit.

Valentine · M

@TheSirfurryanimalWales This, I would suggest is a different argument? Would you feel more secure venturing out if you thought that the risk on contagion is 6-9%, or, would you feel more secure if you and all your fellow nearby citizens abided by the basics of keeping physical distance? For me it would be the latter. Yes, bring on easement of the lockdown in a controlled way. I hope they do, because the reasonably savvy person will see through any inappropriate flannel dished out to us by those “in authority”. Stay well, my friend.

Khenpal1 · M

@Valentine The outcome could be that things are not going to return to normal and the world need to get used to new measures . Many will need to adjust or the new reality will force them out of business. When life is at stake , money wise world will need to adjust. At the moment we fight with the thought of new reality.

Valentine · M

@Khenpal1 Thank you. Now, putting Covid-19 to one side, tell me about your lovely guitar, sir! Where and what do you play. PM me if that's easier?

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@Valentine well-my life revolves around sport and concert going.Without them I am lost.Even when sport returns I doubt spectators will be allowed.I am just existing devoid of all social contact.I am happy to take my chances regardless of the risk to health.I just don’t get this we must live like this forever attitude.We can’t.i can’t.

Valentine · M

@TheSirfurryanimalWales Man hugs, my friend. For you, no beer, no rugby. For me, no beer, no guitar. Life is a sh*. We must adapt.

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@Valentine adapt to a life of misery?No thanks.There is simply no way the public
will accept this forever.I have predicted rebellion and the fall of governments.It will happen as people come to realize we cannot live like this.On Friday we would have been celebrating VE Day.Instead we will be reflecting on the fact that the freedoms people fought for have been taken away from us.There may be only one
way to get them back.And I will be happy the lead the revolution.