2019 Novel Coronavirus
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Exengineer
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It will be interesting to see how compliance with health directives goes in 2021 with many growing weary of the masking, social distancing, waiting in long lines, etc. There have been many protests against this in countries like Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Great Britain. Probably more that are not being covered by the media. Locking down entire populations was a mistake that will be paid for one way or another in the future. Quarantine is for the sick and those at serious risk, NOT for every citizen! If national leaders cannot think of a better way to handle a viral outbreak in the future, they are not smart enough to hold office and should be removed, bodily if necessary. This has become enforced socialism with government money in virtually every business and almost everyone has become a government employee in the process. Either paid not to work or subsidized by government due to reduction in working hours. Very poor worldwide response to something that was never as dangerous as had been predicted.
snickerd3
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next years vacation was going to be international (new zealand most likely), but since this years vacation got cancelled we need to do this year's trip next year. hopefully things will be better by then
csb
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Dothracki PE
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That is interesting, but I have two thoughts:
1. Africa shouldn't be congratulating themselves yet. This isn't over (look at India - they were slow to take off but now their numbers are crazy).
2. The age structure / demographics in Africa may explain most of the difference in death toll. Regardless of political correctness, Africa still remains a place where people just don't live that long. See the population pyramid:
Compare this to the US:
There are simply more old people in the US than there are in Africa. From that alone, we should expect a higher death rate in the US compared to Africa. The so-far lower death rates in India may also be attributed to this, to a great extent:
1. Africa shouldn't be congratulating themselves yet. This isn't over (look at India - they were slow to take off but now their numbers are crazy).
2. The age structure / demographics in Africa may explain most of the difference in death toll. Regardless of political correctness, Africa still remains a place where people just don't live that long. See the population pyramid:
Compare this to the US:
There are simply more old people in the US than there are in Africa. From that alone, we should expect a higher death rate in the US compared to Africa. The so-far lower death rates in India may also be attributed to this, to a great extent:
Platypus Engineer
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Morning
Platypus Engineer
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Preach on. Current society is not allowing Darwinism to work
Platypus Engineer
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Yea, I have a couple of certifications through a professional society, and they dont even provide course manuals in advance anymore. Exams are closed book now also.
Road Guy
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I didnt do a CTRL -F on the Constitution to see if this is in there but I am assuming its not?
https://kdvr.com/news/coronavirus/enforcement-challenges-associated-with-banning-young-adults-from-gathering-in-boulder/
https://kdvr.com/news/coronavirus/enforcement-challenges-associated-with-banning-young-adults-from-gathering-in-boulder/
Platypus Engineer
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I am not sure either. what if state orders conflict with federal law, federal law is supposed to take precedence.
But as I have said before, I think there are some civil liberties issues that need to be addressed regarding this.
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