I think he's comparing the death rate of the virus to deaths from other causes

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Mar 23, 2020
2:28:55pm

Tricky All-American

and pointing out that, prior to this, we haven't implemented drastic measures to try to address those other causes.

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Tricky

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For those who think current measures are an overreaction, here's my question:

Tricky

3/23/20 12:31pm

I thought the shutdowns were more about hospitalizations than actual deaths.

SUAVO

3/23/20 12:35pm

You're probably correct.

Tricky

3/23/20 12:39pm

Aren’t they the same thing?

Bin01015

3/23/20 12:56pm

Not necessarily, but your example is the reason for the shutdowns. If there is

SUAVO

3/23/20 1:44pm

Aint nobody got time for that math with all this work-from-home stuff I gotta

m0resn0w

3/23/20 12:35pm

my answer a few days ago...

kiyoshige

3/23/20 12:48pm

I actually think this is an easy answer. When death's from crime and suicide are

Lance71

3/23/20 12:48pm

Obiously there's no way to determine either. That's why it's not easy.

Lance71

3/23/20 12:49pm

So to make sure I'm understanding you correctly you think we're "way past the

hardcorecoug

3/23/20 2:17pm

I think he's comparing the death rate of the virus to deaths from other causes

Tricky

3/23/20 2:28pm

I would guess it's because those death numbers add up over long periods of time,

SUAVO

3/23/20 2:45pm

The death results from this will go on for several years. In crime and suicide.

Lance71

3/23/20 5:31pm

I stand corrected. I misunderstood his argument.

Tricky

3/23/20 6:24pm

$50,000 per quality adjusted life year.

jvquarterback

3/23/20 12:59pm

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