Here's what I think ; here is why I said what I said ...
I am not terribly worried about the virus. I am not calloused towards those who become ill and are directly effected in that way ; but the fact is that viruses occur from time to time , they run their course , and we move on. It is an unfortunate but inevitable part of our existence. This statement comes from a 68 year old guy with heart issues serious enough that my cardiologist called me on Sunday night with cautionary advice. Despite that I know that if I am reasonably cautious the odds are heavily in my favor that I will be unaffected.
What I AM worried about is the sensationalized , fear driven reaction to this health crisis. Life savings and personal freedoms are suddenly like smoke in a gale. The radical closures and restrictions - that is where the real damage to our society will come from. Everywhere I turn I get smacked with WHAT IF???
Even here on The High Road.