There’s a growing tension in this country between political leaders and citizens. (And in case you’ve forgotten, one of those groups are the bosses of the other.) Lives are being squandered, the economy is being destroyed, and trust is waning. As more and more governors and politicians say we have to stay inside, there’s more data becoming available that suggest the mortality rate is much, much lower than originally thought. People are waking up to the idea that this was unnecessary, and it’s got them angry. Meanwhile, politicians are keeping inside, guided by the premise that we can all…
If we save even just one life…
“If can save even one life, it was worth it.” This isn’t a new statement or idea, but we’ve been hearing it a lot lately as some public officials discuss how we need to address the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York, has been saying this as the case and death toll expand in New York. It’s his justification for every step he takes. And because no one wants to look heartless or careless, no one will address the concept. But I will. This idea is, in fact, a horrible way to address public policy of…