Now you're trying to use 20:20 hindsight to suit your argument.
" We have the facilities to manage the virus and know what we can expect "
Have we ? How's that working out in NSW right now ?
" How very self indulgent of us all… "
Yep. Just like medicare, welfare, the NDIS system etc . We are lucky enough and wealthy enough to live in a society where we can afford to do that. Maybe you'd rather go back to the old days where it was every man for themselves ?
Your 3 year old ???
We have never been wealthier. Your 3 year old will grow up even wealthier than you in a society that supports others. Would you rather your 3 year old grows up in a world where there is no support for those down on their luck ?
Btw. The economic recovery has surprised every economic commentator . It has also surprised the government to the upside. We are doing much better than expected. That knowledge will be very valuable in the event of future pandemics or emergencies.
Yes, smoking was controlled and restricted to prevent making others ill. Just like Covid is being controlled ...................
Maybe you'd prefer smoking restrictions to be dropped and we'll just go back to the good old days of the cancer lottery for all ?
