Anyone living in or owning property in areas that get snow knows the drill.
Knowing the ‘drill’ and accepting it are what prompted this discussion.
It is not established that the 2 deaths were a result of forced shoveling - but many people who are compelled to comply with ‘the drill’ might very well be putting their lives in danger. Men and women, young and old, neighbors and volunteers. Using snow blowing equipment also has risks, as well as using shovels.