Re They were not even “allowed” to have clergy visit, to provide some comfort, in their last hours.:
This. Alone and drugged up, intubated—so they couldn’t even speak. How many souls died with their burdens unexpressed, their sins unabsolved, their final words and blessings to their families ungiven?
They were culled.
Never forget.
Well said, as usual, Melian.
tears....