KiKi III wrote: » I'm in agreement with this, assuming the data supports it by that point.
timmy_mallet wrote: » (I guess the sarcasm was missed)
Logan Roy wrote: » I think we'd all be delighted if it was just 3 more weeks then something resembling normal. Unfortunately it's not going to happen. This will be a slow burner for the next 3-4 months as restrictions are lifted gradually. We may even see some lifted and reapplied (Really hope not).
polesheep wrote: » We won't know which country has done best until it is all over.
1sttimebuyer20 wrote: » I 100% agree with this, as much as this lockdown is torturing me, I’d rather another 2-3 weeks of this now, than to go back to any sense of normality for a month and then have to restart the process
niallo27 wrote: » While that all sounds lovely in a perfect world, that's not the world we live in.
niallo27 wrote: » Is there any country that actually doing well.
KiKi III wrote: » I am willing to be guided by the doctors, epidemiologists and economists who have been studying and working in their fields for their whole lives. I wouldn't be arrogant enough to think I know better than them. And overall, I'm content with how the government has handled this to date. So, assuming that doesn't change, I will continue to be guided by them.
Deusexmachina wrote: » Whatever we have. Reality is we will have to take chances. No option is risk free, including staying as we are. There is a balance to be struck. Nothing is black and white in this.
Logan Roy wrote: » Let's say it doesn't, then what?
Plumbthedepths wrote: » What data do you suggest is used. Here's some data on RTE news at present there is 6074 confirmed cases of Covid 19. First case was end of February do you think that first case for example should stil be counted as there has been an outcome. Either death or recovery. We are not doing enough testing, there is a ridiculous lag between the test and the known results. So again what data should we use to decide on the way forward?
Logan Roy wrote: » Yes you are wrong. I want more lax measures from the end of the month, not now. There's a big difference. There's minimal data on what happens when you do this as a handful of countries are only getting to the stage where they can do this now.
oceanman wrote: » some doing better than others but nobody is winning the war at the moment.
KiKi III wrote: » I didn't say that you want no measures. Am I wrong in suggesting you want more lax measures? If so, is there data from any other country that would suggest to you this is a good idea? If there is no data, what facts are you basing your opinion on?
Logan Roy wrote: » Hardly anyone is suggesting no measures.... Please point out to me a post i've made where i suggested we do nothing? I'm completely onboard with the current measures we have in place and those being extended til the end of the month. After that we need to start releasing them. Personally i've been working from home for 5 weeks, I take my walks in the countryside where I live which thankfully means I don't meet anyone, we do one shop a week to avoid going to the supermarket more than necessary. Please don't accuse me of advocating the do nothing approach.....
KiKi III wrote: » We might come around to your way of thinking if you could point us to any country where the approach you're advocating has worked out well. Countries that have taken the route of protecting the economy and people's liberties over taking drastic social distancing measures are being absolutely ravaged by the virus. It's not working out for any of them.
Logan Roy wrote: » I wouldn't waste your energy Lainey, there's a fair few posters on here who just want to bash anyone with a balanced take on the situation we find ourselves in.
Dubl07 wrote: » It is extremely hard for everyone but there is a scale as with all things except death. Deaths in the country you live in have increased again today. The authorities are trying to save lives by telling you to stay indoors. If you're having a mental-health crisis, phone or ask someone else to phone the local emergency services. If you're having a petulance attack then go and take a breather from the net and do some yoga. If you go outside and get fined, those drinks at the pub might be beyond your funds. If you go out and infect a relative or friend, you'll lose that person whatever the ultimate consequences. You're just baiting people now so I'm no longer engaging with you. Good luck.
