Re: “I was responding to the poster’s statement that the worst that can happen is a bit of flu.”
That’s not even close to what I said.
Everyone agrees that COVID is a dangerous disease for the elderly and the infirm.
The only important issue is whether we shut down the country, or just take extra precautions with the most vulnerable.
The fact that you have no opinion - or a secret opinion - on the lock down issue is bizarre.
I didn’t say, “the elderly and the infirm.” I know that young people are being hospitalized, some in ICU, and some dying from this. Don’t put words in my mouth!
You said, and I quote: “Bottom Line...Protect the elderly and the infirm. For the rest of us, COVID-19 at its worst is just a severe common cold.”
You are very wrong. Just because you have not yet personally known anyone young to suffer from this, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. I hope, for the sake of your friends and loved ones, that it stays that way.