Optimistic Ozzy
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The entire "hoax" thing was because Trump said it was being used politically as a "hoax", especially the MSM using scare tactics regarding the virus. But I agree with you regarding heart disease-fast food, diabetes with doughnut shops, and the list goes on.I'm not a restraunt owner and I think it's fair to say it's overblown. I have not missed a day of work since the virus started because I'm in an "essential" business.
I think its being overblown for a few reasons. Primarily, it's new and people naturally overreact to new threats. The news cycle thrives on this fear. Being an election year only makes it worse.
No one in their right mind thinks it's a hoax. It will be in the top 10 causes of death in the US. The problem is we don't treat any of the other causes like this. For example, we don't shut down fast food because heart disease. It is far and away more deadly than covid and we aren't seeing a reduction in numbers. Covid death rates are clearly decreasing as we understand it better.