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COVID-19 was the surprise guest at Democratic National Convention as attendees test positive for virus (www.wionews.com)

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[–] Ptsf 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

To be fair, we didn't try "nothing" it's just that 60-70% of people didn't give a shit and of the 30% that did another 5% died. This only matters because in the realm of humans vs disease you either need near 100% of the people giving a shit, or some fancy foolproof science magic.

[–] DontRedditMyLemmy 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I agree with your point, but is it true that 5% died? I think that's more than a rounding error. The best way to make your point is by being factual.

[–] Ptsf 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

All the stats I presented were pulled from emotion. Actual death stats are around 1.2 million people in the US, 1/300th the population, or .33% (during the 2 year pandemic. Deaths to Covid 19 becoming endemic will grow). Stats were higher %-wise in less developed countries. These stats are easily available to you online, additionally I personally feel the value of any loss of life should never be attributable to a rounding error unless all other reasonable options are completely and intolerably exhausted.