Scott C.
Just one guy
I never worry that I'll catch Covid-19. If I do catch it, I don't worry that I will die. But I social distance and wear a mask where necessary, out of respect for others. I don't want to give Covid-19 to someone else. If the only reason for distancing and masks was to protect me, I would never distance and I would not wear a mask. I am perfectly willing to live with this minimal risk to self. And no, I do not have a death wish. Also, if I were elderly and in a care center, and considered high risk, I am positive I would feel the same way. I would break out of the care center if they would not let family visit me. I'd prefer to be with my loved ones and enjoy a normal life, rather than live that way.
The "science" informs me of the risk to self. I would consider the odds, based on science, and then choose that which which I find to be of greatest value. Keep in mind that science informs, but it does not decide. We can't "follow" the science because science doesn't tell us what to do. Once informed by good science, we have to follow our values and make our own decisions. How much risk are we willing to take to save the economy? How many saved lives are worth 100,000 jobs? One life? Two lives? 10,000 lives? Science cannot answer that question. People must answer that question based on values and personal philosophy of life. I realize many young and healthy people fear getting Covid. Many vulnerable people fear it too. Not all would choose as I would choose. My question is, do you worry about catching and dying from Covid personally? Is it a major daily concern? Do you feel personally threatened or worried if you get too close to someone with no mask? Or do you follow the guidelines out of a sense of obligation and for the benefit of others?
The "science" informs me of the risk to self. I would consider the odds, based on science, and then choose that which which I find to be of greatest value. Keep in mind that science informs, but it does not decide. We can't "follow" the science because science doesn't tell us what to do. Once informed by good science, we have to follow our values and make our own decisions. How much risk are we willing to take to save the economy? How many saved lives are worth 100,000 jobs? One life? Two lives? 10,000 lives? Science cannot answer that question. People must answer that question based on values and personal philosophy of life. I realize many young and healthy people fear getting Covid. Many vulnerable people fear it too. Not all would choose as I would choose. My question is, do you worry about catching and dying from Covid personally? Is it a major daily concern? Do you feel personally threatened or worried if you get too close to someone with no mask? Or do you follow the guidelines out of a sense of obligation and for the benefit of others?