I don't post in this thread very often, but I've thought a lot recently about each party's take to COVID-19, and have tried to analyze each side's point of view objectively. If this is too political please feel free to delete it. I believe the Democrats are focused on preventing anybody from getting sick. We've seen them encourage, or make it mandatory for people to wear masks. They want to do everything in their power to make sure that there is no major outbreak anywhere until there is a vaccine, keeping people from dying. Even Joe Biden at the debate didn't deny shutting down the economy again just to prevent the worsening of the virus especially during a time when there may be a spike in activity. The pros of that would be a more controlled amount of sickness which is very important! the cons would be a worsening economy and an inconvenience for everybody, with the exception of low-risk states.
The Republicans believe that we should open things back up, and deal with the virus with therapeutics, which is something Trump has voiced heavily too. I would assume that there would still be restrictions to keep things from getting too out of hand, and that would go to the state. I would highly doubt a total reopening would occur. This would allow more people to go back to normal, which would boost the mental health of some people, which in itself is causing death. The pros would be, the economy and mental wellbeing of the people would increase. The cons would be that the virus may be harder to control, and more people may die from COVID-19.
It is important to keep in mind the tone at which people are giving out this information. A good rule of thumb is that if somebody is trying to scare you, then they have an agenda. If you turn on Fox News, CNN, or MSNBC, you will 100% see that. Although even though Trump has been caught downplaying the virus, you can't say he was negative, and all doom and gloom about it. As he said in his address today, "don't let it dominate you, don't be afraid of it," as he further went on to talk about the advancements of medicine. Although to be fair, folks like Biden don't scare people, but rather send words of encouragement to get through this, but the underlying message is to sit tight and wait for a vaccine.
I don't think there is any right answer, the Democrats want to keep everyone inside, although I think they have every right to if they don't want to see anyone get sick. I think Republicans and Trump especially want us to live life to the fullest, and don't let the virus destroy your way of lifestyle, and if you get sick, you'll cross that bridge when you come to it. Keep in mind that the reason the country shut down in the first place, was to gather medical resources so that we can slow the spread, and not turn in to Italy. We have prepared, and now the cause for staying shut down is to not get sick, and I can't speak for people who have lost loved ones to this virus, but I can totally see why they would agree with the Democrats.
I may be wrong, and frequently am, but if anybody has any more opinion/facts to add to my post and the 513pg thread, feel free.
