LETTER: Lives vs the economy? Lockdowns work
Is there a sell-by date for a proven health measure intended to protect the citizens from themselves and others?
23 April 2020 - 13:58
From the DA to influential columnists and ordinary citizens, there is a growing chorus to end the lockdown. Some say it has “reached its sell-by date”, or “let the people decide for themselves” and “enough of this nanny state”.
I am confused. Is there a sell-by date for a proven health measure intended to protect the citizens from themselves and others? An incorrect impression is created that poor people don’t care about health. As for the people wanting to be allowed to “take the risk” — a euphemism for putting others at risk — has it ever worked?..
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