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In the USA alone, an estimated 480 000 people die of smoking annually, some 40 000 resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. There's no effective cure when the lungs have been pushed over the edge. So where's the panic? Why aren't we putting smokers in quarantine? Why aren't we freaking out over smokers occupying hospital beds that could be needed for other people? In fact, why are we still selling tobacco products?
There are differences, of course. You see someone smoking; you can easily avoid the smoke, mostly. Especially in these "no smoking in public places" times. You can choose whether to smoke or not, which is different compared to viral outbreaks. But many more children are exposed to smoke at home than there are people who will likely contract the virus in the USA. The likelihood that they, when older, die from these effects is higher than the likelihood that a corona-infected actually dies from his infection.
I understand that there are differences. Huge differences. That I'm comparing apples to oranges. But at least the numbers may give those who are inclined to panic fast some perspective. Worldwide, the number of corona deaths in total is about 10 % of the number of smoking-related deaths in the USA alone per month. The numbers will still rise for sure, but not to apocalyptic extremes, whatever those are. Hopefully, by making this loose comparison, I can get people convinced of that.
That it is. I think he's making Peter Quill's mix tape!
“Flattening the Curve” is a deadly delusion
Just like Batman & Robin were gonna get out of this predicament
I've been hearing and seeing this alot flattening the curve.
In other related news.
The Olympics are still a go
All arrivals will have to self isolate for 14 days, with cruise ships banned from docking for 30 days.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/pm-introduces-strict-travel-restrictions-for-all-arrivals/ar-BB11cFWv?ocid=spartanntp
I've been thinking about that too. Will be interesting to see stats etc.
China is down 25 per cent this year.
Well, despite the tremendous cost, it does show that we can do it.
Dear God :-O
https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca
In other news (sorry, but this IS political), the Trump government offers large sums to a German company for exclusive access to a Covid-19 vaccine for US citizens only.
It seems to work for China after so many weeks as it drives down the contagion even if there are still people dying.
Draconian indeed and perhaps an unique experience for our generations to remember that we are very vunerable in our current society.
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God I love Arnie :))
This virus has nothing to do with politics. It's a matter of human health and the effect it is having on the entire world.
Excellent! :))
Whiskey was also the name of the horse in a western movie with young Schwarzenegger and Kirk Douglas.