The problem is, if we reopen and things will get really bad, then their logic dictates that we have to stay closed forever, or for 18 months or whatever, to prevent all of these deaths.
But that would destroy the country, so practicality would dictate that we open up regardless, take some precautions, and let 1-3% of the population, mostly elderly, die, so that the rest of the population lives. This is the same reason the elderly used to hop on an ice floe. Except at that time they were willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of their tribe. Nothing's stopping people from staying home and isolating themselves if they want to be extra cautious.
The problem is, if we reopen and things will get really bad, then their logic dictates that we have to stay closed forever, or for 18 months or whatever, to prevent all of these deaths.
But that would destroy the country, so practicality would dictate that we open up regardless, take some precautions, and let 1-3% of the population, mostly elderly, die, so that the rest of the population lives. This is the same reason the elderly used to hop on an ice floe. Except at that time they were willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of their tribe. Nothing's stopping people from staying home and isolating themselves if they want to be extra cautious.