I never expected this level of insanity to prevail in this country. Even many in this forum have been panicked to the point of irrational points of view. And they shout down those who try to interject any form of common sense into the discussion.
“I never expected this level of insanity to prevail in this country. Even many in this forum ...”
It surprises me about some in this forum, but doesn’t surprise me about the country. Human nature hasn’t changed - security over freedom, fear keeps people from challenging authority, need to saty with the herd, as they have seen what happens when small fry steps out of line or just try to defend American constitution. Look at what happened to the one Congressman this week who wanted people to show up and vote in person?
“Live free or die” only belongs on license plates now. Nonetheless, we are being called to fight this in our own ways, as small as they may be. Something is going on, we don’t know all the facts. Expect however that if it is government overreach, nothing will happen except more loss of your freedom.
I had two bad cases of pneumonia back-to-back for the first time in my life starting in mid-September and them again two days before Christmas. I was in the hospital for both cases for a day or two. The first case was definitely pneumonia the docs said. Bu they weren't as sure about the second case I got almost immediately after the first case cleared up.
In talking to my doctor, she says they weren't sure at the time exactly what I had but that it was viral. The second bout now appears to have been this coronavirus flu she told me. It was just before the publicity on it started in the media. They sent me home with instructions to follow the standard protocol for treating the flu. I did that and was feeling much improved within three weeks.
I had a fever and body aches which I treated with acetaminophen. Deep lung cough which I treated with breathing treatments with levalbuterol and ipratropium bromide inhalation solutions and a nebulizer. I drank lots of water and hot lemon tea. I slept day and night if I could for a couple of weeks. Ate hot soups several times a day. I eventually got better and one day about three weeks into it, I realized it was over with. I could breathe again, no fever or aches and the cough and mucous in my lungs was gone. It took another week or so to get my strength back for physical activity but I was cured.
In hindsight, it was no worse than a bad cold or flu which most people have experienced in their lives. Many people don't fare as well as I did if they smoke or have other medical issues. But this is always the case. I'm 72, don't smoke, exercise daily and was able to fight it off without major complications. Other who may have other issues or don't take care of their health, may not fare as well. Some people will die like always happens in flu season.
But to stomp hard on the brakes of our thriving economy is the wrong thing to do. I think that is a mistake and the cure will be worse that the virus itself.