There is indeed an ideological debate coming.
Last year 25% more seniors 65+ died than die in a typical pre Covid year, adjusted for the opioid surge and raw population gain.
That 25% number doesn’t extend downward sub 65. There are deaths younger, but most are 65+.
The next variant will likely pose the question . . . should other ages have a responsibility to take any actions at all to reduce death counts 65+? Or is “protect the vulnerable” to be defined as isolate the elderly and keep them away from other people?
The other subtle issue, regardless of the politics and reality that seniors vote more densely than younger ages, is the impact senior deaths have on overall societal life expectancy. Will a safe 40 year old choose to take no actions at all, even if he knows he’s losing X years off his expected life?
It will be tricky.
“0.27%” deaths.
You would think 3 in 5 people were dropping in the streets if you watch most media.
